He won his first medal at a Euro Tour event in 2000, where he finished runner-up to Johnny Archer at the 2000 Italy Open. He won his first event two years later in 2002 winning the Austrian Open.
At a Euro Tour event in 2000, he claimed his first medal, placing second behind Johnny Archer at the 2000 Italy Open. In 2002, two years later, he secured his first victory by winning the Austrian Open.