Source: REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
[Saba Sports News] In the recently concluded Hong Kong Super 500 women’s doubles final, Malaysian badminton duo Tan Pearly and Thinaah Muralitharan successfully defeated their opponents, finally clinching their first title this year after finishing as runners-up last year. They made history by becoming the first Malaysian women’s doubles team to win the Hong Kong Open. This victory marks their third World Tour title in their careers, breaking a nearly two-year title drought. This year, their performance has been very strong; they recently reached the semifinals in women’s doubles at the Paris Olympics, creating history for Malaysian women’s doubles teams and showcasing their tenacity and excellent technical skills. The duo is known for their aggressive playing style, characterized by powerful backcourt smashes and varied net shots, carving out their own niche in the badminton arena.