Injuries have continued to plague the 2025 ASB Classic with the doubles final a walkover and not staged.
The bonus is that New Zealand's Kiwi Michael Venus and Croatian doubles partner Nikola Mektic claimed the title - without hitting a ball in Auckland on Saturday - however, not the way they probably wanted.
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One of their opponents, American veteran Rajeev Ram, withdrew through injury the morning of the scheduled match.
Ram, who was paired with Christian Harrison, suffered the injury in the semi-final win on Friday night.
There were a total five Lucky Losers required in the singles draw after player injuries and withdawalls as well as a retirement during a match and one alternate used in doubles.
The walkover is the 25th career title for Venus and his second in Auckland. He is also the last New Zealander to claim a trophy at the ASB Classic after winning in 2016 with Mate Pavic.
An exhibition match was staged with Venus and Mektic up against Kiwi Isaac Becroft who stepped in to partner Harrison for the crowds entertainment.
Venus and Mektic will be one of the top seeds at the Australian Open.