(from Martin Heath in Richmond)
[14] Olli Tuominen (FIN) bt [8] David Palmer (AUS) 11-9, 6-11, 11-4, 4-11, 11-8 (67m)
Tuominen clinched a 5 set win from 2-1 down. Olli has always performed well against Palmer and completes a repeat of last year's 1st round result.
[3] Amr Shabana (EGY) bt [11] Wael El Hindi (EGY) 11-5, 11-7, 3-5 ret. (32m)
El Hindi pulled his hip in the first point of the match though hung around until the 3rd game. Shabana fully took advantage of his opponents lack of mobility with searching length and devastating volley drops.
[1] Ramy Ashour (EGY) bt [13] Aamir Atlas Khan (PAK) 11-4, 11-4, 10-12, 11-4
Ramy started the game as relaxed as ever, dropping his racket head to cut in some deadly straight and crosscourt drops. Aamir fought bravely to clinch the 3rd game. Eventually Aamir's lack of tactical experience meant he was going for the winning shot too early, exposing himself to Ashour's wristwork and artistry. Ashour ran away with the 4th 11-4.
[9] Thierry Lincou (FRA) bt [6] Peter Barker (ENG) 11-8, 11-7, 11-9
Both players have similar styles with low risk, attacking length, always pushing forward looking to volley and increase the pace. It was Lincou's deft volley drops and ability to control the middle that made the difference, with Barker only creeping in front of Lincou at 6-5 in the 3rd, two games down. These two have had some great battles, though it was Lincou that moves through to the quarter-finals for a showdown with No.1 Ashour.
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