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Gil Returns To Familiar Surroundings

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Gil© JLSFrederico Gil was runner-up in 2010.

Frederico Gil, who became Portugal's first-ever ATP World Tour finalist at the Estoril Open in 2010, is ready to deal again with the pressure and expectation of playing at his local tournament.

"I love to play this tournament so much in front of my friends and family," said Gil. "It is a big motivation and I always try to do my best.

"I grew up playing here when I was younger, so I know the conditions. I know the pressure and expectation of playing at my home tournament."

Gil lost to Spaniard Albert Montanes in last year's final, 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-5. The 26-year-old Sintra native let slip a 3-0 lead in the third set.

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"We worked hard after last year's tournament to improve my technique and physical conditioning," he said. "In general as a player, you have to accept what talent you have and maximise it.

"I feel better on the court [than 12 months ago]. I am more mature and playing more solid. I am able to play my own game. As a result I feel more confident and comfortable."

So far in 2001, Gil has compiled an 8-9 match record. Recently, he reached his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 quarter-final at Monte-Carlo (l. to Murray).

He is currently a career-high No. 64 in the South African Airways 2011 ATP Rankings.

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