PETALING JAYA: Mohamed El Shorbagy was well on top of his game to beat world champion Nick Matthew of England for the Qatar Classic title at Doha on Friday.
A year after finishing runner-up to compatriot Ramy Ashour in the Men's World Championship final on the same court, the 22-year-old Shorbagy got it right this time with an 11-5, 5-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-4 win over world No. 4 Matthew.
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