Nick Matthew (ENG) beat Stephane Galifi 11-8, 11-1, 11-9 in the 1st round of the World Open 2011 (photo: SquashSite) The last 8 matches of today’s World Open 1st round action did not produce any notable upset. Tarek Momen (EGY) and Chris Ryder (ENG) were able to beat higher ranked players as they won against England’s Tom Richards (11-9, 8-11, 11-1, 11-5) and Finnish Olli Tuominen (8-11, 11-4, 11-4, 11-4).
World No1 Nick Matthew (pic le) was in full control of Italian fellow Stephane Galifi (pic ri, 11-8, 11-1, 11-9), same as Peter Barker (ENG) in his 11-4, 11-1, 11-4 victory over Aaron Frankcomb.
Further results: Simon Rosner (GER) bt [Q] Clinton Leeuw (RSA) 12-10, 11-6, 11-3 (40m); [9] Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY) bt Jonathan Kemp (ENG) 12-10, 11-8, 7-11, 11-6 (36m); [16] Cameron Pilley (AUS) bt [Q] Raphael Kandra (GER) 11-2, 11-3, 11-8 (32m); Steve Coppinger (RSA) bt Chris Simpson (ENG) 11-1, 12-10, 11-8 (46m).
