Cameron Norrie reveals how 'huge lungs' are helping Indian Wells title defence after Nikoloz Basilashvili win

Cameron Norrie has revealed how his “huge lungs” are helping him embark on another Indian Wells run after he reached the last 16 with victory over Nikoloz Basilashvili. Defending champion Norrie won 3-6 6-3 6-1 against Basilashvili in a repeat of last year’s final to win his 11th straight match in America after clinching the Delray Beach Open title last month. Ad/> The British No.1 is next set to face American Jenson Brooksby, who upset world No.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets.

/> ATP Indian WellsHighlights: Nadal overcomes Evans to advance to Indian Wells round of 16AN HOUR AGO One of the strongest areas of Norrie’s game is his work-rate and court coverage, and he says he is making the most of natural gifts given to him. “I went to the hospital for some tests after an accident in college, and one of the [techs] was like ‘are you a deep sea diver or something? Your lungs are huge! I’ve never seen lungs like that’. “So about five years ago I realised I had big lungs, and I’ve used them to my advantage ever since.” Kyrgios reignites Ruud feud after Indian Wells win How can Medvedev get back to No.1 in Miami? Norrie made a slow start to the year as he lost all three of his matches at the ATP Cup and also crashed out of the Australian Open in the first round.

However, he has returned to form over the last few months with victory at the Delray Beach Open and a run to the final of the Mexican Open, where he lost to Rafael Nadal. He is relishing the opportunity to face Brooksby, whose playing style makes him one of the more unorthodox players on tour. «Jenson's not the most traditional player.

He's a tricky player, and he's got good hands,» said Norrie. «I've always wanted to play him and feel what it's like to play him. I'm