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The Standard
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Standard
45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match
Jul 21, 2025; Washington, D.C., USA; Venus Williams (USA)(R) and Hailey Baptiste (USA)(R) celebrate after winning a point against Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) and Clervie Ngounoue (USA) (both not pictured) in a women's doubles match on day one of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Pearly Tan-Thinaah smash past home pair to secure spot in 2025 Japan Open final
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Malaysia's top women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, advanced to the final of the 2025 Japan Open Badminton Championships in commanding style after defeating Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the semi-finals today. Playing at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the world number three duo delivered a composed and aggressive performance, taking the first game 21-13 before sealing the match 21-11 in just 35 minutes. With this win, Pearly and Thinaah broke their losing streak against the Japanese pair, who had previously beaten them in 13 out of 15 encounters. Their last win over Matsuyama-Shida came at the 2022 French Open, with the Japanese pair dominating all subsequent meetings, including at this year's Sudirman Cup. Pearly and Thinaah will next face either Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning or Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian of China in the final. Meanwhile, Malaysia's mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, fell short of reaching the final after losing to defending champions Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin of China. The world number four pair were outplayed 12-21, 16-21 in straight games during their semi-final clash. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Pearly-Thinaah cruise into Japan Open semis
Top women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are in pursuit of their second title of the year, having won the Thailand Open in May. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Malaysia's top women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M Thinaah, advanced to the semi-finals of the Japan Open with a convincing victory in their quarter-final tie today. The world No 3 pair took 54 minutes to defeat world No 69 pair Jeong Na Eun-Lee Yeon Woo in straight games, 21-15, 21-19, at the Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo. It was their third victory in a row against the South Korean pair. Pearly-Thinaah will next face the winners of the match between South Korea's world No 4 pair Baek Ha Na-Lee So Hee and China's Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian, ranked No 9 in the world. The Malaysians are in pursuit of their second title of the year, having claimed the Thailand Open crown in May. They are the second Malaysian pair to book a spot in the semi-finals of the tournament. Earlier, mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei won their quarter-final match. The winners in the doubles events will take home US$70,300 (RM298,775) while the runners-up will receive US$33,250 (RM141,494).
Malay Mail
09-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Pearly Tan-Thinaah to remain with BAM until LA 2028, earn RM1m each annually under new deal
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — National women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are set to receive a package worth RM1 million each per year after agreeing to sign a new contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). Berita Harian reported that the offer had been decided during a BAM council meeting despite speculation that the world number three pair had requested a higher payment, which prolonged negotiations. 'From BAM's side, of course, we want the best,' said BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh when met by the media at the Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) today. The governing body is also prepared to consider an increase in the package if Pearly-Thinaah achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) across three tournaments, beginning with the Japan Open from July 15 to 20, followed by the China Open from July 22 to 27, before the World Championships in Paris from August 25 to 31. Previously, Berita Harian reported that the pair's future with the national team had been confirmed after they reached an agreement to sign a new contract with BAM, allowing them to remain until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The negotiations have been finalised, and the pair are expected to sign the contract this weekend before departing for the Japan Open. Earlier, their future was in question after they had not signed a new contract despite the previous one ending in December last year, sparking speculation that Pearly-Thinaah would turn professional. BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz was previously reported saying the contract issue would be resolved before the pair left for Japan. In their last four tournaments, Pearly-Thinaah showed strong form by winning the Thailand Open, finishing runners-up at the Indonesia Open, reaching the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters, and the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open. Datuk Kenny Goh declined to provide further details regarding the matter, instead asking all parties to wait for BAM's official announcement. 'Wait... the president (Tengku Zafrul) already said that there are a few days left before the Japan Open. Like what the president said the other day, their discussions were very positive. That's all I can say,' he said.
Free Malaysia Today
09-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Pearly-Thinaah to earn RM1mil a year in new contract, says report
Despite the previous uncertainty on their future with BAM, women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah continued to perform well, capturing the Thailand Open title in May. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Malaysia's top women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are set to earn RM1 million a year under a new contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), according to a report. Berita Harian reported that the offer was decided at a recent meeting by the BAM council, and that the pair, whose previous contract expired in December, had agreed to it. BAM is reportedly open to further increasing the contract value if Pearly-Thinaah perform well at the Japan Open and China Open this month, as well as the BWF World Championships next month. They are expected to sign the contract before heading to Tokyo for the Japan Open, which will be held from July 15 to July 20. BAM secretary-general Kenny Goh declined to comment on the matter, asking the media to wait for an official announcement. 'As the BAM president (Tengku Zafrul Aziz) has said, discussions have been positive. That's about all I can say. For BAM, we definitely want what's best, so let's wait and see,' he was quoted as saying. Despite the previous uncertainty surrounding their future with BAM, Pearly-Thinaah had continued to perform well, capturing the Thailand Open title in May and finishing runners-up in the Indonesia Open last month.
