Overview
- Elías recovered from a first-set loss to beat world No. 2 Paul Coll in a 68-minute semifinal, reversing a 11-4 opening set to win the next sets 11-8 and 11-2.
- Mostafa Asal reached the final with a straight-sets victory over Karim Gawad, posted as 11-6, 11-3, 11-4, and is bidding for his third consecutive Egyptian Open crown.
- The final is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, with kickoff times reported for countries across the region and live international streaming on SquashTV.
- Elías is ranked world No. 3 and won the world title in 2024, while Asal sits at No. 1, making their form and rankings central to expectations for the match in Giza.
- A win for Asal would secure a third straight Egyptian Open title and reinforce his dominance at the event, while a victory for Elías would deliver a major Diamond‑level PSA tour triumph for Peru.