Spring 2006 (Freshman): Played in three singles matches during his first semester on campus...Was 0-3 at No. 6 singles...Joined the Tiger roster in January of 2006...

Prep: Was ranked in the top eight in his state in singles and won three state championships in doubles...Was coached by Hugo Strait Daibert in his native Brazil...Has been ranked in the top eight in Brazil ever since he was in 16s...Also competed in swimming and soccer until he was 13.

Personal: Born June 8, 1987 in Belo Horizonte...Is the son of Marcio Craveiro de Melo and Ana Claudia Queiroz...His dad is a doctor and his mom is an engineer...Majoring in biology...Nickname is Vinny....Was also offered scholarships by the University of Pennsylvania-Kutztown, UALR, Nebraska and UNC...Plans on returning to Brazil after graduation.