In their previous meeting, Dessouky took a 3-2 victory in the quarter-finals of the 2021 El Gouna International.

Dessouky secured his place in the final after defeating compatriot Hesham in a tough 12-10, 9-11, 11-3, 7-11, 11-4 victory that lasted 72 minutes.

"It was a very tough match, Mazen is one of the most talented players on Tour," said Dessouky following his win.

"He's always very tricky, we've grown up playing together and have been playing since we were about nine.

"When we were hitting a few days ago we were remembering these times.

"It was always going to be a tough match and today was no different. I hope he stays injury-free because he's one of the top guys for sure."

Meanwhile, Asal got the better of Elias 14-16, 11-9, 11-13, 11-8, 11-4 in a match that lasted over two hours.

"First of all, it was an entertaining match," said Asal afterwards.

"Me and Diego were playing some great squash, all credit to him.

"I used to watch him when I was a junior and watched him at the British juniors in Sheffield, and how he succeeded in the juniors was unreal.

"Fares and I are good friends, he's playing superb squash, I'm really happy that he's back he's amazing to watch, I think all the people watching Fares play think he's unreal and I wish myself a good match tomorrow."