Owen Cathcart now a full-time professional player living and competing in Halmstad Sweden has just commenced the Czech Open with 3 opening wins. Owen came up against Mohammed Abdulla from the UAE this morning at 9:30am. Owen came away from this match only dropping 11 points in the 3 sets he played to over come the UAE competitor 3-0.

Following on from his convincing opening win OC then faced Alexander WU from the US which followed suit this time with the scoreline reading 11-4, 11-5, 11-7.

The in form Cathcart faced his toughest opposition in that of Tomasso Giovannetti from Italy. The Italian pushed OC into a 5th set encounter after OC lost a very close 4th set. OC however reigned supreme showing his true qualities, and came away with a convincing 5th set scoreline of 11-3.

OC has upped his training significantly since his move to becoming a full time player. Have a sneak peak at the Top Ormeau players Schedule!

Practice Sessions

Monday 9:30-12 and 4-6:30pm

Tuesday 9-12 and 3-5:30pm

Wednesday 9:30- 12

Thursday 9:30-12 and 3:45- 6:15pm

Friday 10- 12:30

Saturday 9:30-12:15pm

Sunday 10-12:30pm

GYM Sessions

Monday 7-8pm

Tuesday 6-7pm

Wednesday 4-5 pm

Thursday 6:30-7:30pm

Friday 12:30-1:30pm

Sunday 4-5 pm

That’s a pretty impressive training schedule! Great Work OC Keep up the good work and good luck for your remaining matches at the Czech Open!!! As always doing Ormeau very Proud! Allezz!

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