James Willstrop and Nick Matthew both reach World Squash Championships semi finals Strained tension eked out of all four quarter-finals on Wednesday. At the end of a thrilling session at the Khalifa Complex, Willstrop and Nick Matthew, both of whom look in fine fettle, had set up Egyptian opponents as the top two seeds close in on a repeat of the 2010 final. His 11-7, 11-7, 11-5 win took 65 minutes, with Willstrop again crafting winning rallies on a testing court. It was a trying match for the spectator too, with 57 decisions and little entertainment. The action mainly centred on Golan's rallies with the officials over Willstrop's movement. "Yes, we clashed out there but I'm not meaning to block," said the 6" 4"" world No 1, who now meets Mohamed El Shorbagy, the gifted 21 year-old who is currently studying at Bristol University. Matthew had stated as much earlier in the week, but the Yorkshireman was simply inspired against Amr Shabana, Egypt's four-time world champion. Using tight width, Matthew gave Shabana few opportunities in the opener. However, the 34 year-old - who has been wearing tight kit this week in a bid to show off his impressive physique - countered in the second by stemming Matthew's trademark volleying with a succession of lobs to the back. Undeterred, Matthew then won nine further points, killing the match off with some delightfully tight drops to the front. He now plays Ramy Ashour, the two having played out some of the best contests in recent years when the two were vying for world No 1 spot. "It's the type of court you have to be aggressive on and push forward," said Matthew. I feel for Shabana as he wanted the fifth title, but we all want one of those.