Post by : Meena Ariff

Malaysia’s top women’s doubles team, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 India Open, advancing to the semifinals after a solid victory over Taiwan’s Hsieh Pei Shan and Hung En Tzu in the quarterfinals. The match took place at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi, where the second-seeded Malaysian pair dominated the court with a swift and convincing win, finishing 21-16, 21-10 in just 33 minutes.

Pearly and Thinaah showcased excellent teamwork and sharp court awareness throughout the match, outplaying their Taiwanese opponents with strong smashes and quick net play. Their confident display has set up a highly anticipated semifinal clash against the experienced Japanese duo of Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto, who are known for their tactical gameplay and speed.

On the men’s side, Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik also advanced to the semifinals, maintaining their strong form in the tournament. The world number two men’s doubles pair faced Taiwan’s Lee Jhe Huei and Yang Po Hsuan in the quarterfinals and secured a straight-sets victory with scores of 21-19 and 21-14. The match highlighted Chia and Wooi Yik’s solid defense and powerful attacks, enabling them to maintain control and dominate key rallies.

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will face either Taiwan’s Liu Kuang Heng and Yang Po Han or Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita in the semifinals. Both potential opponents bring strong competitive skills, promising a challenging match for the Malaysian pair.

In mixed doubles action, Malaysia’s Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai fought hard but narrowly missed out on a semifinal spot. They were edged out by the tournament’s top-seeded Chinese pair, Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping, in a thrilling three-set battle. The match was closely contested, with scores of 19-21, 21-19, and 18-21, reflecting the intense competition and resilience shown by the Malaysian duo. Despite the loss, Goh and Lai’s performance demonstrated their determination and skill on the court.

Overall, Malaysia’s doubles teams have shown strong form at the 2026 India Open, with Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah and Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik moving into the semifinals, keeping hopes alive for medals in their respective categories. The upcoming semifinal matches promise to be exciting, as the Malaysian pairs face some of the best teams in the world in their quest for glory.

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