Pearly-Thinaah seek another win against Baek-Lee in semis


Impressive feat: Pearly Tan- M. Thinaah pulled off one of their biggest wins when they upstaged world No. 2 Baek Ha-na-Lee So-hee in the semis of the Korean Open.

PETALING JAYA: It will be a test of character for women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah when they face off against South Korea’s Baek Ha-na-Lee So-hee again.

The duo will clash in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open today but the Koreans are baying for the Malaysians’ blood after losing at home two weeks ago.

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