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Pearly-Thinaah Storm into Taiwan Open Final: One Match from Glory

Pearly-Thinaah Storm into Taiwan Open Final: One Match from Glory

Lily
Lily
Published: Aug 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Women's pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are just one match away from winning their second World Tour title of the year after storming into the Taiwan Open final on Saturday.

Malaysian badminton fans, get ready! Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are on the cusp of securing their second World Tour title of the year, having stormed into the Taiwan Open final. Their electrifying performance in Taipei has set the stage for a thrilling championship showdown.

  • Malaysian women's doubles stars Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah reach the Taiwan Open final.
  • Secured their spot with a decisive 21-15, 21-17 victory over USA's Corbett-Gai.
  • This marks their second final appearance of 2024, following their Indonesia Masters triumph.
  • They are now set to battle Japan's Sumire Nakade and Miyu Takahashi for the coveted title.

Dominance in Taipei: Pearly-Thinaah's Unstoppable Momentum

The Malaysian power duo, ranked world No. 5, delivered a masterful performance in the semi-finals on Saturday. They dispatched American opponents Francesca Corbett and Jennie Gai with a commanding 21-15, 21-17 scoreline. This victory not only solidified their place in the final but also extended their perfect head-to-head record against the American pair to 3-0.

Their tactical prowess and relentless energy were on full display, leaving their opponents little room to breathe. This consistent high-level play is exactly what fans expect from a pair with their championship pedigree.

A Shot at Double Glory: The Grand Finale Awaits

This marks a significant return to form for Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, who previously clinched the Indonesia Masters title earlier this year. Their journey to the Taiwan Open final underlines their ambition to assert themselves at the top tier of the World Tour circuit.

The highly anticipated final will see the Malaysian stars face off against Japan's formidable duo, Sumire Nakade and Miyu Takahashi. Badminton enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a captivating clash for the Super 300 title on Sunday. Can Pearly-Thinaah deliver another golden performance and hoist their second trophy of the season? The badminton world will be watching.