In an unexpectedly tough contest, Ryan Thomerson of Australia managed to edge out Adem Gerwash of Liby to step in Last-32.

Thomerson missed the third frame by just one point and had also struggled in couple of frames but composed himself to counter all odds and had a break of break of 70 points to lead 3-2. Adem, who do not want to concede so easily pulled him to play decider by winning the sixth frame 55-41. In such do-or die situation, Tomerson crafted an excellent break of 62 points to win the decider and knock-out Adem.