Record 4 Malaysian doubles pairs in French Open semis
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah previously won the title in 2022 to become the only Malaysian women’s doubles pair to achieve the feat in the championship's 117-year history.
Four Malaysian doubles pairs have reached the semi-finals of the French Open badminton championships, a record in the BWF World Tour Super 750 championships. Pearly Tan-M Thinaah, currently world No 4, could add to their 2022 title if they win. They defeated world No 9 Bulgarian pair Gabriela Stoeva-Stefani Stoeva 21-12, 21-15 in 39 minutes.
The Malaysian men's doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzudin Rumsani, upset South Korea's No 1 pair Kim Won Ho-Seung Jae 21-15, 21-18 in just 36 minutes. They will face Indonesia's world No 25 pair Leo Rolly Carnando-Daniel Marthin in the semi-finals. Malaysians have beaten them twice in their last seven encounters. The other men's semi-final will see world No 4 duo Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun face Indonesia's No 25 pair Raymond Indra-Nikolaus Joaquin.
The Malaysians aim to end the 22-year wait for a men's doubles title, last won by Gan Teik Chai-Koo Kien Keat in 2004. In mixed doubles, Malaysia has hope with Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing, who defeated higher-ranked pairs early on. They now face China's world No 6 pair Guo Xin Wai-Chen Fang Hui in the semi-finals.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Record 4 Malaysian doubles pairs in French Open semis freemalaysiatoday.com
- Pearly-Thinaah one win away from French Open final nst.com.my
