Paul Coll has claimed his second straight PSA Tour title.
The world No.2 was just a few points away from losing to Egyptian rival Ali Farag.
Nele Gillis had to defeat sister Tinne to capture the women's crown.
The title is his second Platinum Crown of the season, after winning the US Open.
The world No.5 has now won 20 tournaments on the PSA circuit.
Freddie Jameson overcame hemihypertrophy to go up against his idol.
New Zealand's Joelle King has also been eliminated at the semi-final stage of the women's draw.
Paul Coll will face No. 1 seed Diego Elias for a place in the final.
The world No.5 also took out the NZ Open at Tauranga last week.