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Norrie Kicks Off Rio Open Title Defence With A Win

By IANS News February 20, 2024 • 11:28 AM View: 934

Chilean Tomas Barrios Vera: Briton Cameron Norrie made a perfect start to his Rio Open title defence when he defeated Bolivian Hugo Dellien 6-3, 6-2.

The second seed saved the only break point he faced and converted three of his seven opportunities to advance to the second round of the ATP 500 after one hour and 22 minutes on Monday night, ATP reports.

Norrie will next play Chilean Tomas Barrios Vera, who eliminated Brazilian wild card Gustavo Heide 7-5, 6-3.

TAGS Rio Open Briton Cameron Norrie Bolivian Hugo Dellien Chilean Tomas Barrios Vera Gustavo Heide Francisco Cerundolo Argentine Francisco Comesana ATP Tour Spaniard Albert Ramos ATP Rankings Peruvian Juan Pablo Varillas

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