Dutra Silva Continues Thriving In Brazil
The pressure of playing at home can be difficult for some players, but it’s exactly where Rogerio Dutra Silva has thrived in his career. Despite not having many chances to play in Brazil throughout the year, the 32 year old has won three of his seven ATP Challenger Tour titles on home soil. Competing as the third seed at this week’s $50,000 Challenger in Santos, he defeated countryman Joao Pedro Sorgi in straight sets on Thursday to move into the quarter-finals “Normally I win, so I like it!” joked Dutra Silva about playing in Brazil. “But I really enjoy playing in my country. I’ve played on these courts all my life and I love the food, the fans and all...