China's top ranked player, Chen Long, lost to teammate Xue Song in the All England Championships tournament on Thursday.
This news comes after second seed, Lee Chong Wei, was knocked out of the tournament in the first round.
The 22-year-old Xue, ranked 30th, will now be moving into the quarter-finals.
Also advancing is China's Lin Dan, who beat Japan's Sho Sasaki.
Up next for the two athletes will be Xue taking on Victor Axelson and Lin Dan taking on Jan Jorgensen.