Pearly-Thinaah are ready for long matches after short break

File pix of Malaysia’s women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in action against Indonesia’s Lanny Tria Mayasari-Ribka Sugiarto during the quarter-finals of Asia Team Championships at Setia Alam Convention Centre. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are bracing themselves for long duels in the Malaysian Masters again.

A year ago, Pearly-Thinaah caught the eye with their tremendous fighting spirit and determination in withstanding lengthy rallies in matches en-route to reaching the final of the home event.