BUKIT JALIL, Jan. 9 -- National women's doubles shuttler Pearly Tan revealed she had been unwell a week before the Malaysian Open, sharing a photo of herself receiving treatment in hospital on her Instagram story on Friday (Jan 9).

The Star Online reported that Pearly, who was down with a fever, was eventually cleared to compete alongside M. Thinaah in the ongoing home tournament.

However, the effects of her illness were still visible as the pair went down to Indonesian duo Febriana Kusuma-Meilysa Puspitasari in the second round on Thursday (Jan 8).

The report further stated that initial fears that Pearly might have contracted dengue fever were later ruled out.

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said Pearly was not at her...