Defending champion was Nick Matthew , who did not run again. In the final game Cameron Pilley and Daryl Selby faced each other, it ended with 11: 9, 4:11, 11: 7 and 12:10 in favor of Selby.
The field of participants in the men's competition consisted of 16 players, four of which were reserved for qualifiers. The eight best players were seeded. Per Wildcard received piedro schweertman a spot in the main draw.