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R1: Tarek 3-1 Raphael

[2] Tarek Momen (E-GY) 3-1 Raphael Kandra (GER) 12-10, 10-12, 11-7, 11-4 (52m) That was definitely a banana skin for the second seed and world number 3. Tarek must have lost of a bit of confidence as he was ousted…

R1: Mohamed ElSh 3-0 Victor

[1] Mohamed ElShorbagy (EGY) 3-0 Victor Crouin (FRA) 11-8, 11-6, 11-7 (33m) Victor (on facebook) Lost out today in the first round of the World Championship against top seed Mohamed El Shorbagy in 3 games. Some people could see it…

R1: Nicolas 3-0 Aqeel

Nicolas Mueller (SUI) 3-0 [Q] Aqeel Rehman (AUT) 11-6, 11-9, 11-7 (33m) “I am pleased to be in the second round. I knew it was not going to be an easy match. It is his first ever World Champs so…

R1: Leo 3-0 Todd

Leo Au (HKG) 3-0 Todd Harrity (USA) 16-14, 11-7, 11-3 (36m) “I was happy to get the first game because I was 10-6 down, and I came back to win it. It made the difference. “I am happy to see…

R1: Alan 3-1 Ryosei

Alan Clyne (SCO) 3-1 [Q] Ryosei Kobayashi (JPN) 12-10, 11-5, 7-11, 11-9 (52m) “It was a tricky test, but I knew that because I know him from when we both were at Rochester, so I know how talented he is.…