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Undeterred, Asif responded with a masterclass in the second, firing a spectacular 116-09 reply \u2013 the tournament\u2019s highest break so far to level the contest. The decisive frame became a tactical chess match, with both players trading safety shots before Asif pounced on a critical error by Widau to seal a dramatic 67-32 victory and book his quarterfinal berth.<br \/>\n\u201cThis was pure test of nerve,\u201d an elated Asif told APP..<br \/>\n\u201cWhen Widau took that first frame, I knew I had to dig into my deepest reserves. That century break was crucial. It broke his rhythm and gave me the psychological edge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The victory marks Asif\u2019s second consecutive win in Chengdu, following his straight-sets demolition of China\u2019s Liang Xiaolong. 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