 Joyce built a 5–0 lead over Dechawat Poomjaeng, but lost six frames in a row to be eliminated in the third round.He bounced back to win two matches and qualify for the German Masters and recorded his second 5–2 first round triumph of the season over Allen.Joyce reached his third career quarter-final after overcoming Mark King 5–2 and led Luca Brecel 4–2, but would lose 5–4.