12th July, Hong Kong: 2014 Asian Games Singles silver medallist, Yannaphon Larpapharat of Thailand and 2015 Indonesia Open champion, Nadia Pramanik of Indonesia took over the lead of the Men's and Women's Open Masters qualifying standings at the 43rd Hong Kong International Open.

Yannaphon, who was also the first runner-up in 2009 here in Hong Kong, shot a stunning 717 series to add to his other three-game series of 668 for the lead with 1385. Overnight leader and defending champion, Ryan Lalisang of Indonesia slipped down to second on 1379.

A second Thai, Surasak Manuwong claimed third spot with 1377 to join his compatriot and Lalisang for the automatic entry into Stage 2 finals. Lee Gyo Hwan of Korea, who rolled the tournament's first perfect game, missed the top bracket in fourth with 1375 while a third Indonesian, Yeri Ramadona completed the top five with 1362.

In the women's division, the lead also changed hands with Nadia Pramanik taking over pole position after rolling 1350. Malaysia's ex-international, Dayang Khairuniza moved up into the overseas' top bracket to tie in second with overnight leader, Sharon Limansantoso of Indonesia on 1328.

2013 Asian Youth All Events bronze medallist, Joan Cheng shared the local pool lead with 2017 ABF Tour Chinese Taipei second runner-up Chan Shuk Han on 1201. Zoe Tam occupied third position with 1179 as 2015 Asian Youth Silver medallist, Joy Yap of Singapore headed the mixed pool with 1265.

The cut for the women's division at ninth position went to Kong Min of China with 1162. Last year's response in the women's division was much better than this year and the cut then was 1311. This will probably down up slightly to around 1260.