Won crucial doubles ties against Uruguay and Ecuador and helped lead Brazil into the 1988 World Group (1st round vs. Germany). Member of the Brazilian Davis Cup team since 1982... Qualified for Masters doubles in 1983 (w/Kirmayr)... Earned a career-high $119,476 in 1983... Lost to countryman and friend Luiz Mattar in the '87 Guaruja final and the Campos do Jordao Challenger, but teamed with Mattar to win the Guaruja doubles title... Compiled a 14-17 match record and ranked No. 134 on the ATP computer in 1989... Resides in Sao Paulo, Brazil... Wife, Helena; Daughter, Gabriela.