New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Home pressure got the better of India's Ayush Shetty in his BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinal against Indonesia's Alwi Farhan, the Indonesian shuttler said after defeating his familiar opponent in the men's singles Round of 16 here on Thursday.

World No. 22 Ayush's impressive campaign came to an end at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium as he went down 19-21, 11-21 to Alwi.

"It was not an easy game because when you play on home soil, that makes you feel more pressure. I know that because I also feel that when I'm playing in Indonesia," Alwi told reporters after the match.

The Indonesian also spoke about his long-standing relationship with Ayush, whom he has known since their junior days.

"I've been meeting A...