Simon Santoso is ranked 58th in the world
Unseeded Simon Santoso pulled off a major shock to the world when he thrashed the 31-year old Malaysian player to win the Singapore Open for the first time on Sunday. World No. 1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei suffered a major upset when he lost to Simon Santoso at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Santoso celebrates his win
Santoso, considered a rank outsider against Malaysia's Lee, kept up his winning momentum by beating him 21-15, 21-10 in straight sets in just 48 minutes of the match. The results shocked many badminton fans throughout the world, particularly the Malaysian fans who watched it live on TV.
"I am really satisfied with my performance especially after beating one of the best players, Lee Chong Wei, in the final. I am really happy and proud," said the 28-year old Indonesian player.
Winner Santoso and runner-up Lee poses for photographs during the Singapore Open men's final
Lee downplayed the loss, claiming that it was "only the Singapore Open".
"This is just a Superseries, there are still many other important tournaments. I just take care not to get an injury at the competition," stated Lee.
"I just tried and just enjoy for SIngapore and not go so hard."
Chong Wei had already won the Malaysian Open Super Series in January, All England in March and the India Open early this month.
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