Defending champion Norrie cruises into Rio Open last 16

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- British second seed Cameron Norrie began his Rio Open title defense with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Bolivia's Hugo Dellien on Monday.

The world No. 20 served four aces and converted three of seven break points to take the match in an hour and 21 minutes on the outdoor clay of the Jockey Club Brasileiro.

"This is a special place for me, I won my biggest title last year here