Matthew, the tournament's top seed was the first man through to the final after he comfortably saw off Paul Coll of New Zealand at East Wintergarden.

The Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games men's singles champion brushed his opponent aside in straight games. 

The 36-year-old claimed a 11-9, 11-8, 11-5 win.

“Sometimes the scoreline doesn’t tell the story and tonight was very tough - especially the first two games,” said Matthew, who will be hoping to collect his 37th PSA World Tour title.

“I think maybe a bit of experience came in there and I just managed to keep him at bay.

"If anyone can come back from 2-0 down I know it’s him so I’m happy with how I played and I feel like there’s still plenty left to come - which is a great feeling to have ahead of a big match tomorrow."

He was joined by Dessouky this evening after he defeated Spaniard Borja Golan in an epic battle.

Dessouky took the first game 12-10 before Golan levelled the contest up when he took the second 15-17.

The Egyptian then pulled ahead once again after winning the third game 13-11.

Determined to get back into the match, Golan produced another spirited set to level the match at 2-2.

He claimed the fourth 11-13 after saving two match points to force a deciding set.

It was the Egyptian who prevailed, however, taking the fifth set with ease 11-5.

“It was a pretty long match and I was starting to cramp towards the end, so I’m very happy to be through,” said Dessouky.

“It was a very hard match mentally.

"There was lots of talking and we were struggling with each others movement.

"I am glad I am through, I’m really happy to be in the final."

The tournament is due to finish tomorrow with the final.