Greg Gaultier (pic le) presented himself in an impressive form, when he beat World No3 James Willstrop (pic ri) in straight games 11-6, 11-8, 11-4. In all 3 games Gaultier managed to stay on top and never let the Englishman into his rhythm. The victory gives the Frenchman now the 3rd opportunity (after 2006 and 2007) to go for the World Open title.
Gaultier made his third World Open final!
Greg Gaultier (FRA) beat James Willstrop (ENG) 11-6, 11-8, 11-4 in the semi-finals of the World Open 2011 (photo: Fritz Borchert)