Pearly-Thinaah 'running on empty' as Stoeva sisters await
KUALA LUMPUR: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are chasing successive World Tour titles for the first time, but the effects of a demanding tournament schedule are beginning to take their toll.
KUALA LUMPUR: Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, aiming for back-to-back World Tour titles, are struggling physically due to a grueling tournament schedule. The world No. 4 duo beat younger Singaporean teammates Ong Xin Yee-Carmen and Carmen Ting 21-14, 22-20 in 46 minutes, reaching the French Open quarter-finals. Pearly-Tinaah, Denmark Open winners last week, admitted they were not at their best physically after competing in the China Masters and Asian Games last month, followed by consecutive European tournaments.
Despite three World Tour titles last year, the Malaysian pair have never won titles at consecutive tournaments and face Bulgaria's Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva in the quarter-finals. The Malaysians hold a 4-1 head-to-head advantage over the Stoevas, with their last meeting ending in the World Championships quarter-finals last year.
Thinaah anticipates a physically demanding match, particularly with the slow shuttle conditions at the venue. They must be patient and prepare both physically and mentally, as the Stoevas are powerful and physically strong.
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