Portuguese tennis player Elias, 35, organized the Lourinhã Open, scheduled for June 15-21, fulfilling a long-held ambition to compete on home soil. Unfortunately, a muscle tear will prevent him from participating in the tournament he created. The Lourinhã Open was designed to give Elias the opportunity to play in front of a home crowd, a goal he has pursued for some time. Despite the setback, the tournament will proceed as planned, featuring other competitive players. Elias’s injury occurred prior to the event, ruling him out of competition. He remains involved in the tournament’s organization despite being unable to play. The event is still expected to draw significant local interest.