Quick start for backhand trio, rough conditions play spoiler in El Salvador | The Catch Up Day 1

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Quick start for backhand trio, rough conditions play spoiler in El Salvador | The Catch Up Day 1

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Opening day got off and running at the Surf City El Salvador Pro before conditions turned for the worse to shut down proceedings. But, the damage was done courtesy of Ramzi Boukhiam's powerful backhand attack alongside 2025 CT Rookie standout Jackson Bunch and CT veteran Connor O'Leary to complete goofy-footer's success. Also, Joao Chianca's return to the CT full-time pushed him atop an Opening Round battle with fellow World Title threat Jack Robinson. Now, event organizers await to see what's in store at El Salvador's gem of Punta Roca to get the engines fired back up. Next call, 6:15 a.m. CST.

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