Zulfadi Zulkiffli of Malaysia is into the second round after beating Taiwan's Chou Tien Chen 21-5, 22-20 at BWF World Championships in Malaysia.
"Alhamdulillah (thank God) and I feel very happy because I won the game and that I can beat Chou Tien Chen just now. I know he is a better player, he is currently world ranking number six. I am very happy to play against him, and I won."
In other action, Hong Kong's Wei Nan is also through after getting past American Howard Shu in a 3-set battle.
In women's singles, Hong Kong's Yip Pui-Yin dumped Joy Lai from Australia 21-11, 21-12.
And it's France's Delphine Lansac surprising Russian Natalia Perminova 21-18, 21-18.
Later on Tuesday, China's superstar Lin Dan will take on American Sattawat Pongnairat.
Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia will be on the court against Kestutis Navickas from Lithuania.
