El-Shorbagy, who is ranked the first internationally and was the champion of the 2016 J.P. Morgan Tournament, exited the tournament after he lost to France’s Gregory Gaultier, ranked the third, in the semifinals. The French champion won the first two games by 12-10 and 11-9, respectively. Gaultier ended El-Shorbagy’s ambition in the championship as the French champion won the fifth and decisive game by 11-7. In their battle, Serme won the first game. However, the French champion snatched the victory and won the following two games by 11-6 each.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 19, 2017 19:20 UTC