Monforte hosts national tennis tournament

The event featured participants from various municipalities and age groups, under the guidance of referee Filipe Tavares.

Generic image of a tennis ball on a clay court.
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Generic image of a tennis ball on a clay court.

Monforte hosted a national tennis tournament on October 10 and 11, organized by the Portalegre Tennis Academy.

The competition, part of the official calendar of the Portuguese Tennis Federation, was supported by the Alentejo Tennis Association and the Monforte Municipal Council. Players from the municipalities of Évora, Vila Viçosa, Portalegre, and Monforte participated, divided into the +35 and +45 categories.
In the +35 category, Carlos Fontainhas emerged victorious, defeating Gonçalo Afonso in the final with scores of 6-3/7-5. In the +45 category, Rui Fé secured first place, with Luís Barreto taking second.
Spectators at the courts of the Parque Desportivo Municipal witnessed matches of high technical level, marked by competitiveness and great fair play, under the direction of referee Filipe Tavares.
This event strengthens the collaboration between the Portalegre Tennis Club and the Monforte Municipality, which has supported the sport for years.
Based on information from the official source: Municipio de Monforte (14/10/2026)