Winning run goes on for No 1 Willstrop
The 28-year-old, from Leeds, beat his Egyptian opponent 11-6 11-5 in just 26 minutes and will today face Mohamed El Shorbagy in the second of his round robin Group 1 matches with a place in Saturday’s semi-finals at stake.
“It’s great to beat a top player like Karim 2-0,” said Willstrop. “To get this first threat out of the way and to do so well is a great start.”
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Hide AdIn the corresponding WSA women’s event, Harrogate’s world No 2 Jenny Duncalf also got off to a winning start with a 5-11 11-6 11-6 win over England team-mate Laura Massaro.
Duncalf faces Donna Urquhart later today.