Shane Leonard beats Cecil Bornman to reach Hong Kong Classic semifinals

Ireland’s Shane Leonard has reached the Hong Kong Classic men’s singles semifinals after defeating South Africa’s Cecil Bornman in the quarter-finals on Sunday 8 November 2026.

The Irish Bowls Federation reports that Leonard won the opening set 7-6 and the second 8-5 to secure his place in the last four.

The announced semifinal draw pairs Leonard with Scotland’s Darren Gualtieri. England’s Ed Morris faces Australia’s Dylan Fisher in the other semifinal.

The result follows Leonard’s three opening-day victories on his Hong Kong Classic debut.