 In 2007, Gaultier again reached the World Open final, losing 7–11, 4–11, 6–11 to Shabana.At the 2007 British Open, Gaultier defeated his fellow Frenchman Thierry Lincou in the final 11–4, 10–12, 11–6, 11–3.He became the first French winner of the British Open.