Four-time world champion Amr Shabana fell to a shocking 3-0 defeat against youngster Nicolas Mueller 11/6, 11/7, 11/4 in 30 minutes.

“Today is probably the best match I played in my life, even if I realise that Shabana was not 100 per cent,” the 21-year-old Swiss player said after the game.

The 32-year-old Egyptian, who has reached the final in his last three appearances in Qatar, seemed exhausted, especially after his splendid effort at the US Open that saw him claim the title on 7 October.

Meanwhile World number three Karim Darwish eased past Kamran Khan from Malaysia in straight games 11/2, 11/2, 11/2 in only 20 minutes.