Coach DeMars about Geraldo — He’s an all court type player … Has a solid baseline game … We’re looking for him to come in and make an immediate impact with the team … It will be exciting to watch his progression through the year.

JUNIOR TENNIS — Ranked No. 3 as a junior on Brazil … Graduated from Catarinense High School in Floridnopolis, Brazil.

PERSONAL — Born October 23, 1984, in Port Avegre, Brazil … Son of Alando and Angela Knorr … Has one brother, Germano, who is also a tennis player … Hobbies include playing soccer and chess … Career goal is to be one of the top 30 tennis players in the world.