Steinmann Reaches First World Tour Final After Downing ElSherbini

In the last semi-final of the 2024 German Open, Switzerland’s Dimitri Steinmann defeated Egypt’s Mohamed ElSherbini to progress to the first PSA World Tour final of his career.

Mohamed ElSherbini took an early 6-3 lead, but the ‘Jet’ fought back quickly, with a forehand kill to make it 4-6, and after he marched into the lead, the Swiss player sent ElSherbini the wrong way to take a 9-7 lead. Steinmann stayed ahead as he pushed to a 11-8 first game win.

The No.6 seed looked dominant in the second game, taking an 7-4 advantage as the Egyptian seemed to struggle with Steinmann’s shot combinations, and the Swiss player scored four unanswered points to take a 2-0 lead.

ElSherbini asked for a physio as he left the court, and after a prolonged break, Steinmann won four successive points to make it eight points in a row for the No.6 seed before ElSherbini won his first rally of the third game. From there, Steinmann controlled the game, with ElSherbini unable to keep up, as he won the final game 11-1.

“Sherbini is a very good player and he’s proven it so many times,” said Steinmann after the match. “He’s beaten some of the top guys and I wish him nothing but the best and a speedy recovery. I’m looking forward to our next battle on court.

“It’s been going really well [working with Simon Rosner]. My attacking game has really improved and I can play all four corners now and I’ve really been enjoying our partnership together.

“Definitely get something to eat and recover well, see the physio and get back at it tomorrow.”

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Results: German Open 2024 – Presented by Sportwerk Semi-Finals
[6] Dimitri Steinmann (SUI) bt [3] Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) 3-0: 11-8, 11-4, 11-1 (40m)