Massialas (USA) destroyed defending champion Garozzo (ITA) 15-6 to move into the semis where he will face another Italian, Lorenzo Nista who stormed back from a 14-10 deficit against Kontochristopoulos (GRE) to snatch the win.
In the other half of the draw Sanita (GER) eased past Kwak of Korea to face Luperi (ITA) who disposed of the other Korean, Lee, 15-5.