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Del potro – Verdasco 6-2 / 6-2 | Estoril Final 2011 Highlights

Juan Martin del Potro, playing at his first clay-court tournament for 23 months, won his third ATP World Tour title on red dirt and his ninth trophy overall on Sunday at the Estoril Open. The eighth-seeded Argentine defeated second seed Fernando Verdasco of Spain 6-2, 6-2 in the 76-minute final, played under cloudy skies at the Estadio Nacional. “It was my best match of the week,” admitted del Potro. “Finals are difficult to play, you never know if you will play your best tennis or not. Today, I won and I played really nice tennis. Everything was perfect. “To beat Fernando you have to play good tennis. I served really well and was very confident on my forehand and backhand too. I took all my opportunities, especially on my break points. Hopefully I will be at the same level in my next match.”

Del Potro, Gil Win In Estoril Tuesday Highlights

Watch highlights of Tuesday’s action at the Estoril Open, featuring Frederico Gil versus Flavio Cipolla and Juan Martin del Potro against Pedro Sousa.

Del Potro vs Soderling [QF ESTORIL 2011] Last Minutes

Del Potro vs Soderling, Estoril Open 2011 – 29-04-2011

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Del Potro vs Soderling, Estoril Open 2011 – 29-04-2011

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Del Potro Verdasco Final Highlights Estoril 2011

Watch highlights of the Estoril Open final between Juan Martin del Potro and Fernando Verdasco.

Del Potro Soderling Friday Highlights Estoril 2011

Watch highlights of Friday’s action at the Estoril Open, featuring Robin Soderling versus Juan Martin del Potro.

Federer Growing Strong at Estoril With Coach Higueras? Lead

Last weekend just before the beginning of the small clay event in Portugal known as the Estoril Open; a prep for the Master Series in Monte Carlo, Rome and Hamburg. The world number one player the Swiss Roger Federer announced his possible partnership with Spaniard Coach Jose Higueras who is an expert on the red surfaces and whose background include tennis players such: Pete Sampras, Michael Chang, Jelena Jankovic, and Anna Chakvetadze.

It is indeed great news to learn that Federer is looking to bring in additional force power to his game as he is trying to recover from his three and a half title less spell; a rare happening if you ask me. Both the Swiss and Higueras seem to be communicating and training together. It is a fact the business relationship will not solidify until Federer is put to the test when he meets long time friend Olivier Rochus of Belgium in the first round.

The 12-Grand Slam winner has had a rough year start and he is still recovering from mononucleosis. Federer is aware of his title needs to preserve the number one position in the ATP rankings as his rivals keep closing down the gap between them and the Swiss star.

Later on Tuesday evening Federer’s final score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 against opponent Oliver Rochus lighten up our hopes of a solid comeback on the clay surface, despite the imminent first set scare; Federer was able to turn the tables around; he admitted he had felt the pressure as this is the first time since 2003 (Munich) that he is part of a non-ATP Masters spring clay event.

His second game against the Romanian world #68 Victor Hanescu of 6-3, 6-2 opened the doors for the Swiss Master to Estoril quarterfinals despite a sudden weather change and a wet court.

Higueras proudly attended the match and watched most closely Federer’s single moves in order to evaluate his new student’s work. Additionally, Swiss Davis Cup Coach Severin Luethi was also a spectator as he is planning to talk to Federer to become once again part of the Swiss team to defend his country in the Davis Cup tournament.

The next match – a quarter final one against Frederico Gil was easily wrapped up by the right-handed Swiss in two sets 6-4, 6-1. This becomes Federer’s third consecutive win of the week and brightens up the possibility for Federer to hold soon his fist title of the 2008 season.

Nevertheless, Federer needs additional practice as well as to define whether to continue with Higueras by his side during the following months until the French Open at Roland Garros. Perhaps; the fact that he is in a tough position might be the push he required in order to win the only Grand Slam he has not been able to lay his hands on yet.

Another top ranking player who is among the last eight at Estoril is the Sony Ericsson winner Nicolay Davydekno who had an outstaying performance throughout the tournament back in Miami and who could end up being Federer’s rival in a possible final at Estoril.

WTA Estoril Open 2008 Final Highlights

Maria Kirilenko vs Iveta Benesova Kirilenko just won her 3rd wta title.. and oh, i luv the tops.. Stella McCartney really rocks!!

Maria Kirilenko / Flavia Pennetta estoril open 2008

Kirilenko and Pennetta celebrating after 2008 Estoril Open women’s doubles title. dedicated to Mr. Nuno Amaral

Thomas Bjorn claims Estoril Open trophy to end barren run

Thomas Bjorn claims Estoril Open trophy to end barren run
Thomas Bjorn emerged from a four-year run without a victory to win the Estoril Open by five shots on Sunday.

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Thomas Bjorn leads Estoril Open by three

Thomas Bjorn leads Estoril Open by three
Thomas Bjorn of Denmark leads the Estoril Open by three shots after three rounds.

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ROGER FEDERER BACK FOR THE ESTORIL OPEN 2010

The Greatest Player of all time is back for the ATP Estoril Open 2010! 1st till the 9th May 2010…www.estorilopen.net

who won the 2000 Estoril Open Ladies Single’s Tennis Tournamment?

Pereirinha pede calças emprestadas no Estoril Open @ TVI 2009

Médio do Sporting apareceu de calções e não o deixaram entrar. Pereirinha, jogador do Sporting, não sabia que existiam regras para entrar na zona VIP do Estoril Open. Ali apenas as mulheres podem «mostrar as pernas» eo médio apareceu de calções. Mas o problema resolveu-se. O atleta leonino vestiu umas calças que lhe emprestaram.

Estoril Open 2007 Ad – ATP WTA Tennis Event

New Estoril Open 2007 Spectacular Ad

Kirilenko won singles and doubles at Estoril Open on clay, did you miss it?

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TMN – Estoril Open – Michele Brito

TMN – Estoril Open – Michele Brito

Can Roger Federer win the Estoril Open?

Estoril Open 2010 Preview

Former champion Roger Federer competes at the Estoril Open at the Estadio Nacional this week. Michelle Larcher de Brito is the youngest player in the women’s field.