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Sousa Earns Estoril Open Championship

May 7th 2018
 Joao Sousa

Estoril Open Final

Singles - Final
J. Sousa (POR) d F. Tiafoe (USA) 64 64

 Joao Sousa finally became the first Portuguese-born player to win an ATP World Tour title on home soil as he defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-4 at the Millennium Estoril Open. 

“It's just amazing. It's a dream come true,” Sousa said. “It is very special for a Portuguese player to win here on home soil. I know how hard the organisation worked to make this tournament one of the best in the world and it's just amazing. The crowd was unbelievable.”