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Tennis | ATP Rio De Janeiro 2024 | Norrie begins title defence against Dellien

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Cameron Norrie [2] v Hugo Dellien
  • H2H: Norrie leads 1-0
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Cameron Norrie begins the defence of his title in Rio De Janeiro against Bolivian Hugo Dellien.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Cameron Norrie [2] v Hugo Dellien   H2H: Norrie leads 1-0     
ATP Rio De Janeiro 2024 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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After an early exit in Buenos Aires, Cameron Norrie will be keen to get back on track as he looks to defend his title in Rio De Janeiro and first up for Norrie is Hugo Dellien.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Cameron Norrie (WR 20) Hugo Dellien (WR 135)
Tournament Previous Best Champion (2023) Quarter-Final (2023)
1st Serve % 63.5 72.9
Service Games Won % 90 67.4
Break Points Saved % 75 57.6
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 50.7 52.6
Break Points Converted % 44.9 40.6

Norrie will aim to be efficient on return as he will look to shorten the points against a player like Dellien who thrives on long and tactical points.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

After ending the season with a string of deep runs at Challenger events, Dellien has failed to capitalize on that momentum in 2024. The Bolivian will be hoping that his best tennis is still to come as he looks to use the next few weeks to start to build momentum as the clay court season approaches.

Norrie will look for more confidence on his forehand as he aims to dictate play, neutralizing Dellien’s attacking patterns of play. Meanwhile the Bolivian will look to extend the rallies, testing Norrie’s patience from the baseline. This is a rematch from last year’s contest in Rio De Janeiro where Norrie struggled to a three set win. A similar outcome is expected as Dellien will have nothing to lose in this contest.

Prediction: Norrie in three sets.   

 

 

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