Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah lost to the world-number one pair in straight games, while Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik had to overcome a game deficit to win their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
When Chia-Soh faced the English duo of Sean Vendy and Ben Lane, they lost the first game.
However, the world’s #4 team overcame their setback to win 19-21, 21-16, 21-11, and advance to the quarterfinals.
If Chia-Soh defeats the Canadian duo of Adam Dong-Nyl Yakura on Sunday, they will guarantee their spot in the round of eight.
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei defeated Terry Hee-Jessica Tan of Singapore 23-21, 21-12 in the mixed doubles to record their maiden Olympic victory.
If the Malaysians defeat the Americans Vinson Chiu-Jennie Gai again on Sunday, they will guarantee a spot in the knockout round.
Tan-Thinaah, on the other hand, lost 17-21, 20-22 against Chen Qing Chen-Jia Yi Fan of China.
The match between the 13th-ranked player in the world and the Japanese duo of Mayu Matsumoto-Wakana Nagahara on Sunday is a must-win.
On Sunday, Lee Zii Jia will take on Viren Nettasinghe of Sri Lanka in the men’s singles.
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