The 2017 J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions celebrated its quarterfinals on 16 and 17 January with the presence of eight Egyptian players. The quarterfinals match between Abdel Gawad and Germany’s Simon Rösner started with an unfortunate game for the Egyptian champion, in which he lost by 11-2. The 2016 world champion turned the table on his German rival by winning the following three games, by 11-9, 11-5, and 11-8, respectively. Momen did not lose hope and won the second game 8-11. However, Gaultier did not give Momen a chance to reach the semifinals, as the French champion won the following two games by 11-5 and 11-7, respectively.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 18, 2017 16:38 UTC