Speaking at a press conference after the final, where he won by a double 6-4 after an hour and 20 minutes, and the emotional celebration on winning this title for the first time in his career, the number one Portuguese player said he hoped to see other Portuguese tennis players win the tournament in the future and he was now heading back to a week of work.
In his assessment of a “perfect week” at the Estoril Tennis Club, João Sousa (29) said he was happy for having written “a beautiful page in the history” of the sport and the importance of his “tranquility” during his matches since the start of the tournament, unlike in previous years.
The Portuguese tennis player, who is currently ranked 68th, said he expected to see a “significant rise” and probably return to the top-50.