Overview
- Asjad Iqbal swept the quarter-final 4-0 with breaks of 81, 92 and 68, taking the frames 100-0, 92-37, 117-16 and 83-21.
- He opened the knockout stages by beating India's Hussain Khan 3-0, then overcame Egypt's Mina Awad 4-1 with a closing 104 clearance.
- The tournament is being staged at the Active Oman Sports and Entertainment Hub in Muscat, Oman.
- France's Nicolas Mortreux advanced on the other side after defeating Hong Kong China's Nansen Wan 4-1 and earlier eliminating Pakistan's Mohammad Asif 4-2.
- Post-match scenes featured a handshake and hug between Iqbal and Advani, drawing notice for cross-border sportsmanship.