The world number two eventually prevailed after 45 minutes at the Professional Squash Association World Tour Platinum tournament at Black Ball Sporting Club.

She started strongly and then weathered a fightback from Naughton to win the second round clash 11-7, 11-9, 6-11, 11-4.

Gohar went 7-0 up in the final game and it proved to be a crucial advantage as she struggled after a collision while 6-0 in front, and hobbled off court.

"It's completely different this year, we're playing a World Series and it's straight after another World Series in Chicago, so to deal with it and recover is a little bit tough," she said.

Egypt's Nada Abbas earned a all-home clash with Gohar in round three after upsetting India's 10th seed Joshna Chinappa in four games, 11-4, 11-9, 11-13, 11-8.

Other players to progress included France's third seed Camille Serme, who beat compatriot Melissa Alves in 26 minutes, 11-3, 11-4, 11-2.

England's Sarah-Jane Perry, the seventh seed, also beat a team-mate as she proved too strong for Emily Whitlock, 11-3, 11-7, 11-6. 

The third round will begin tomorrow.