In a 92 minutes encounter Englishman Nick Matthew (pic le) retained his World Open crown as he beat Frenchman Greg Gaultier in four very tough games 6-11, 11-9, 11-6, 11-5. Matthew is now the 1st player within 15 years who was able to retain the World Open trophy in the following tournament.
Matthew retains World Open title!
Nick Matthew (ENG) and Greg Gaultier (FRA) will meet in the semi-final of the Tournament of Champions in New York (photo: Fritz Borchert)