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The action is hotting up in the ISS Canary Wharf Classic with the semi-final line-up now confirmed.

Defending champion James Willstrop and top seed Amr Shabana both went through last night, although in vastly differing circumstances.

The Canary Wharf Classic produced two shocks on opening night when British number one Nick Matthew and former world champion Thierry Lincou were both knocked out.

Matthew, who has enjoyed a sensational start to 2009, was beaten by 18-year-old Egyptian Mohammed El Shorbagy in a five set thriller.

The ISS Canary Wharf Classic starts this evening and it promises to serve up a feast of top quality squash for spectators

Eight of the world's top ten players will be in action at the East Wintergarden this week so the quality of squash on display should be guaranteed.

Triple world champion Amr Shabana has been confirmed as one of the entries in next month's ISS Canary Wharf Classic.

The 29-year-old Egyptian was the world's top squash player for almost three years until being knocked off the top of the rankings by compatriot Karim Darwash.

IT looks set to be a battle between England and Egypt when the world’s best squash players come to Canary Wharf.

World No.1 Amr Shabana is lined up to appear at the Canary Wharf Classic next March and could be joined by three of his compatriots in the tournament, including new world champion Ramy Ashour.