London Open QF: Eleinen and Moataz Break British Stronghold

The Egyptian duo of Aly Abou Eleinen and Hana Moataz made sure that it will not be an all-British line-up in the semis of the London Open on Saturday.

Eleinen came up against Englishman Simon Herbert in the last eight on Friday afternoon, with Herbert having defeated former World No.1 James Willstrop to reach the quarter finals. There would not be another shock though, as the Egyptian took the win in four games to move through to the semi-finals.

The Egyptian will now face off against England’s Nick Wall, after the No.4 seed defeated Joe Lee in straight games to move into the last four. George Parker and Nathan Lake will meet in the other men’s semi-final, in an all-English clash.

In the women’s event, Egypt’s Hana Moataz got the better of Englishwoman Asia Harris in straight games to move through to the last four at the Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club. She won the first two games of their quarter final contest, before seeing Harris take the third game. However, Moataz was able to claim the fourth to secure the victory.

Moataz will now face top seed Millie Tomlinson after the top seed defeated compatriot Anna Kimberley in straight games. Alicia Mead caused an upset to get the better of No.3 seed Katie Malliff, and she will now face Scotland’s Georgia Adderley in the other women’s semi-final.

The semis of the London Open will take place on Saturday, November 19 at the Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club, with the last four in both draws aiming to reach Sunday’s finals.

Men’s Quarter Final Results: London Open
[5] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) bt Simon Herbert (ENG) 3-1: 11-2, 11-5, 6-11, 11-9 (38m)
[4] Nick Wall (ENG) bt Joe Lee (ENG) 3-0: 12-10, 12-10, 11-7 (45m)
[3] Nathan Lake (ENG) bt Leandro Romiglio (ARG) 3-0: 11-6, 11-9, 11-2 (44m)
[2] George Parker (ENG) bt [7] Curtis Malik (ENG) 3-0: 11-8, 11-9, 11-7 (38m)

Men’s Semi-Final Draw: To Be Played Saturday, November 19
[5] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) v [4] Nick Wall (ENG)
[3] Nathan Lake (ENG) v [2] George Parker (ENG)

Women’s Quarter Final Results: London Open
[1] Millie Tomlinson (ENG) bt [7] Anna Kimberley (ENG) 3-0: 11-6, 11-7, 11-7 (35m)
[4] Hana Moataz (EGY) bt Asia Harris (ENG) 3-1: 11-4, 11-2, 8-11, 11-8 (40m)
Alicia Mead (ENG) bt [3] Katie Malliff (ENG) 3-1: 11-7, 2-11, 11-1, 11-6 (41m)
[2] Georgia Adderley (SCO) bt [8] Torrie Malik (ENG) 3-1: 9-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-7 (45m)

Women’s Semi-Final Draw: To Be Played Saturday, November 19
[1] Millie Tomlinson (ENG) v [4] Hana Moataz (EGY)
Alicia Mead (ENG) v [2] Georgia Adderley (SCO)