OWEN CASEY, the Irish Davis Cup payer, came away with a hatful of ATP points from his latest sojourn on the Indonesian satellite tennis circuit but was still feeling dejected on his way home yesterday.

A mysterious virus cut short the Irishman's itinerary. He vas to continue onto the Thailand circuit today but has decided to come home for a check up instead. Despite losing Saturday's Masters final in partnership with Dutchman Martin Bok, Casey has reaped a handsome 33 doubles points and eight singles points.