Carlos Berlocq will try for a major upset at the relatively minor tournament after his 7-6 (6), 6-2 semifinal win.

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The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

Just 4-7 coming into the Portugal Open, the 31-year-old hasn't lost a set on his way to the title match.

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Veteran photographer Pedro Mendes is covering this year's Portugal Open for TENNIS.com. Each day throughout the tournament, we'll publish a photo gallery of his exclusive on-site images. You can view them all here.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Carla Suarez Navarro entered Saturday's final without a WTA title to her name; the world No. 15 is a five-time runner-up, including last year in Oeiras.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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She also had not dropped a set through the semifinals; the Spaniard lost a combined total of seven games in her first three victories.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Suarez Navarro's latest last obstacle was Svetlana Kuznetsova, the 2009 French Open champion.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Kuznetsova did what no one else was able to this week—snag a set from Suarez Navarro. She forced a decider with a 6-3 second-set triumph.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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But the sixth time was a charm for CSN, who prevailed 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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It was, obviously, a long time coming. All five of Suarez Navarro's prior finals came on clay.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Well-dressed friend of TENNIS.com Miguel Seabra emceed the trophy presentation.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Suarez Navarro was a touch happier to speak to the seersuckered one.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Kuznetsova, currently No. 29, last won a title in 2010. She has 13 career titles and, now, 20 runner-up finishes.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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You always remember your first time.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Who had the louder outfit—Kuznetsova or Tomas Berdych?

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Here, take a closer look. You'll see it again in Sunday's final, too.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Berdych defeated Victor Hanescu, 6-2, 6-2. The top-seeded Czech saved all four break points he faced.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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The 32-year-old world No. 93 did well to reach the final four, winning two three-setters.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Carlos Berlocq will try for a major upset at the relatively minor tournament after his 7-6 (6), 6-2 semifinal win.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Just 4-7 coming into the Portugal Open, the 31-year-old hasn't lost a set on his way to the title match.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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Daniel Gimeno-Traver was also perfect in sets coming into today's match; he topped No. 3 seed Marcel Granollers in the quarters, 6-1, 6-2.

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

The Portugal Open in Photos: May 3

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We'll miss the throwback look and lovely slide.

Click here to see more of Pedro Mendes' photo galleries from the Portugal Open.