The stunning fightback saw Kisona check into the quarterfinals.

In the first game, Kisona started well to lead 15-12 but Saina managed to draw level before romping home 21-17.

The second game saw both shuttlers going neck-and-neck at 8-8 before Kisona stepped on the gas to pull away and win 21-13.

In the rubber game, world No 64 Kisona and 23rd-ranked Saina were tied at 6-6 when Kisona again turned on the heat for a 21-13 win and a place in the last eight.

Kisona will face Thailand’s Supanida Katethong in the quarterfinals today at 9pm.

Meanwhile, three men’s pairs – Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani – as well as two women’s doubles combos – Lim Chiew Sien-Vivian Hoo and Anna Cheong-Teoh Mei Xing – are also through to the quarterfinals.