This is Joao Sousa's fourth visit to Umag. And he's always glad to be back. During today's live chat with Antonija Mandić, Portugal's top tennis player explained where the magic of this tournament lay.

"The atmosphere in Umag is amazing, whether you're playing at the Stadium or you're up and about. It's really great to be back every time," the Portuguese, who had reached the finals last year, said. This year, however, his plan is even more ambitious. "I know I have a difficult task ahead of me but I want it even more than last year, I want that Umag title. I'll have to take one step at a time, one match at a time, but that's my goal" Sousa concluded.