Mohamed Elshorbagy continues to dominate the PSA World Tour by defeating World Champion Gregory Gaultier 3-2 in the final of the 2016 El Gouna International.
The Egyptian has now won an impressive sixth-consecutive PSA World Series title.
Victory will have tasted especially sweet as the 25-year-old’s last loss came at the hands of Gaultier last October.
It was not all plain sailing however. Elshorbagy was forced to fight back from 2-0 down to beat Gaultier in a thrilling 90-minute showdown en route to the victory.
“It feels great to win this title after losing the last two years – I’m just so happy to win and get the title in front of my home crowd, it’s an amazing feeling,” said Elshorbagy.
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“Today was a very tough battle at the end of a very tough season. I think I have played more matches than any other player and it has been difficult to push myself mentally at each tournament – to compete, rest and re-focus each time takes so much out of you.
After dominating the first two games, the Frenchman lost his grip on the match despite being 4-0 up in the fifth.
After the match Gaultier said: “It’s hard for me to lose but I will keep a smile on my face.
“Thanks to the sponsors and tournament for their support – they continue to raise the level here every year.”
