SportsPortuguese Tennis Star Francisco Cabral Falls Short at Bastad Finals
Francisco Cabral, Portugal's top doubles player, loses Bastad ATP 250 final 6-3, 6-4. He'll partner with Nuno Borges at upcoming Estoril Open for redemption.
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