Pearly Tan And M. Thinaah End 18-Year Drought To Claim Denmark Open Title

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18  – Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah ended an 18-year wait for the country by capturing the Denmark Open women’s doubles title, defeating Japan’s Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita in straight games.

In a dominant performance held at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense on Sunday, October 18, 2026, the world fifth-ranked Malaysian duo dispatched their Japanese opponents 21-18, 21-11 in just 36 minutes.

The victory marks Malaysia’s first women’s doubles crown at the Denmark Open since 2008, when former national stars Chin Eei Hui and Wong Pei Tty last claimed the title.

This historic triumph represents the second World Tour title of the season for Pearly and Thinaah, following their victory at the Indonesia Masters earlier in the year.

Title Record, Match Highlights, and Men’s Doubles Opportunities

The victory in Odense underlines Pearly and Thinaah’s return to top form while keeping Malaysia in contention for additional hardware:

• Historic Milestone: Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah became only the second Malaysian women’s doubles pair in history to win the Denmark Open title, snapping an 18-year title drought dating back to Chin Eei Hui and Wong Pei Tty’s 2008 victory.
• Match Control: The Malaysian pair controlled the tempo throughout the final, comfortably outplaying world No. 21 Suzuki and Yamakita in the second game after securing a tight opening set.
• Season Achievements: The Denmark Open crown adds to their 2026 silverware collection alongside their Indonesia Masters title secured earlier in January.
• Additional Malaysian Final: Malaysia maintains a strong chance of securing a double victory at the tournament, with top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik set to clash against Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the men’s doubles final.

Pearly and Thinaah will next shift their focus to the upcoming European leg fixtures, including the French Open, as they build momentum for the remainder of the BWF World Tour season.

–NMT