In the first mens semi-final Nick Matthew defeated his fellow countryman, Peter Barker 11-6, 11-5, 11-6
After the match Nick Matthew commented, "Even though it was 3/0, I couldn't relax for a moment. The game went according to plan, and it's not often that happens. It very rarely happens that you win all your matches 3/0 - so I've given myself a real chance for tomorrow".
Peter Barker "Obviously I'm disappointed - but that's the best he's ever played against me. His length was better, his short game was better. And when you get beaten by a better player, it's somewhat easier to take. I did everything to win, but it wasn't good enough. I can't argue with the result".