Pearly-Thinaah know rivals don't fear them but they hope to change it

Solid duo: Malaysia women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in action against India’s Simran Singhi-Ritika Thaker during the second round of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Thursday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have yet to see themselves as a formidable force that could strike fear in their opponents.

The world No. 13 Pearly-Thinaah reached their peak form in 2022, securing gold medals in both the Commonwealth Games and French Open.