Selby, who celebrated his 36th birthday earlier this month, last tasted title success on the PSA Tour at the Macau Open in September 2016, but he put together a fine run of form in Doha to defeat Finland’s Olli Tuominen, Qatari No.1 Abdulla Mohd Al Tamimi and Scotland’s Greg Lobban to reach the title decider.
Mosaad, a former World No.3 and a World Championship finalist in 2015, had enjoyed wins against Jamaica’s Christopher Binnie and English duo Joshua Masters and George Parker en route to the final.
Mosaad led the pair’s head-to-head record by five wins to Selby’s one coming into the final, but Selby quickly took the initiative as he forced Mosaad into some early errors to go a game ball up, before converting on his second to go a game ahead by an 11-9 margin.
The second game went the same way as Selby powered to an 11-6 victory. Mosaad showed glimpses of life in the third as he found himself 3-1 up after a strong start, but the experienced Selby halted any hopes of a comeback as he took 10 of the next 13 points to seal his 13th career PSA Tour title and the biggest share of the $51,000 prize purse.
"This was probably my best match," Selby told the Qatar Tribune.
"The first game was crucial for me. I put pressure on him and I didn’t let him play his game today. I am glad I managed to get it done.
"It’s my first title in a long time and I didn’t expect to win. Playing someone like Mosaad, who is the top seed, it was a nice feeling to win against him because he is a great player. I always enjoy coming to Doha. Thanks to the organisers for making us comfortable and putting on this great event."
Result - Final: 2018 QSF No.1
[3] Daryl Selby (ENG) bt [1] Omar Mosaad (EGY) 3-0: 11-9, 11-6, 11-6 (42m)
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