Sousa takes in history, and player party in Estoril

The Estoril Open is underway and some players are taking in the sights of Portugal before they begin their climb towards the title. The 2016 champion Nicholas Almagro and homegrown hero Joao Sousa did just that, biking around the city and ending up in a museum to relive the history of Portuguese tennis.

"It's very nice, it's a good run through Portuguese history. So it's very good and very important to see the history of Portuguese tennis," Sousa said. "To be part of that history is an honor for me and I'm very grateful."

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Visita, hoja, à Casa Sommer na inauguração da exposição "Ténis em Cascais". 🎾😊
Posted by João Sousa on Sunday, April 30, 2017

The collection featured memorable from past players and tournaments including equipment and photos from the three years of the Estoril Open.

Sousa also attended the player party, alongside top seed Pablo Carreno Busta, David Ferrer and more.

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Though Sousa put in the rounds off the court, he didn't fare well on it. The sixth seed fell in the first round to qualifier Bjorn Fratangelo on Tuesday.