However, Wong Mew Choo brought home fans a surprise as she beat Xie Xingfang, second seed and two-time defending champion of China, in a 28-minute match in women's singles.

China's world number two Xie Xingfang (Right) reacts as her coach instructs her during the third round women's singles game against Wong Mew Choo of Malaysia at the World Badminton Championships in Kuala Lumpur August 16, 2007. Xie was sensationally beaten by the Malaysia's world number 11 by two consecutive sets of 21-10, 21-8. [Xinhua] Xie converted quite a few unforced errors and won 18 rallies against Wong Mew Choo's 42, losing at 21-10, 21-8.

China's head coach Li Yongbo regarded Xie's exit a big regret, saying that they had expected the match to be a tough one as Wong had good footwork but had never expected a loss.

"We still had poor preparations," said Li. "Xie's loss shows she is down in overall strength."

Another reason, as Li mentioned, was the 21-point system, which made players have to focus more on the match.

"No lapse is allowed," he added.

In earlier matches, big names like China's Chen Jin, world number four, bowed to Ronald Susilo of Singapore and Athens Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat lost to Indian Anup Sridhar on Wednesday.

"It's not good that Taufik and Chong Wei were ousted because I hope China can win the titles against top shuttlers. More tough, more meaningful to China," Li said.

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