Larcher de Brito, Elias fall
Amidst much anticipation among the Portuguese fans and press, both Michelle Larcher de Brito and Gastao Elias both lost their first round matches at Estoril. Larcher de Brito fell to Croatian Sanda Mamic 2-6, 6-0, 6-4 while Elias lost to eighth-seeded Michael Berrer 6-4, 7-5.
Tough losses for both players, especially in front on their native fans. They are both still young though (15 and 17 respectively), so their is no reason to get down. Each is extremely talented and has great potential. In the future, I see more wins than losses for these two.
Força Michelle. Tens tudo para ser uma grande estrela do tenis mundial. Tive no Jamor e jogaste bem, mas não conseguiste contrariar a tática defensiva da adversaria, mas isso vem com a experiencia..