Wardoyo, ranked 23rd in the world, handed the third-seeded player a shock 21-18, 21-15 defeat in just over 42 minutes.
The 24-year-old badminton player said that the key to his victory was trying to play as calmly as possible.
“As I started the match, I tried to control his game. It was proven in both the first and second game; I played with no hustle,” he remarked after the match.
Wardoyo said that the support of the home crowd at Istora also played a role in his showing his best performance.
“The support from fans in Istora made me more excited. Seeing the crowd here, I played more calmly,” he stated.
With the win, Wardoyo advanced to the quarter-finals where he will take on Canada’s Brian Yang, who staged a remarkable 21-13, 10-21, 21-18 victory over Japan's Kenta Nishimoto
Indonesia has two remaining players in the men’s single sector who have advanced to the quarter-finals.
Jonatan Christie also made his way to the last eight after beating compatriot, Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, 21-16, 21-15.
Meanwhile, Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting had to swallow a bitter pill as he succumbed to China’s Shi Yu Qi in a rubber game match with a score of 17-21, 21-17, 12-21.
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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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