Downcast: Pearly Tan (left) and M. Thinaah react after losing a point to Indonesia’s Lanny Tria Mayasari-Ribka Sugiarto in the Asia Team Championships at Setia Alam Convention Centre. Inset: Rexy Mainky says the two will stay on as a pair despite their poor run of form. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star
PETALING JAYA: Tough times don’t last, but women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah need to find it within themselves to see through the rough stint they are in.
Pressure is mounting for the world No. 14 pair with the Paris Olympics looms around the corner, but their performance in recent tournaments has not exuded confidence but the duo are determined to stay put as a pair.
