More 1st round results from Richmond...

#6 Peter Barker (ENG) def. (Q) David Phillips (CAN)

11-9, 7-11, 11-7, 14-12 (50 mins.)

Barker beat back a determined challenge from the Canadian qualifier, who used potent defense to nearly extend the match to a decisive fifth game.

#1 Ramy Ashour (EGY) def. Stephen Coppinger (RSA)

11-7, 6-11, 9-11, 11-3, 11-5 (53 mins.)

The world no. 1 and last year's winner here turned on the jets after falling 1-2 behind to stay on track to defend his title.

#13 Aamir Atlas Khan (PAK) def. (Q) Steve Finitsis (AUS)

11-5, 2-11, 11-4, 13-11 (37 mins.)

The Pakistani battled past the Australian qualifier in a high-caliber match featuring great shot-making from both players.