Baez beats Navone to clinch Rio Open title

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Argentine Sebastian Baez clinched his fifth career title on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over compatriot Mariano Navone in the Rio Open final.

Baez maintained a first serve percentage of 79% and converted six of 14 break points to take the match in one hour and 22 minutes on the outdoor clay of the Jockey Club Brasileiro.

It was his first victory in the ATP 500 catego