Venus set to defend Queen's ATP title

New Zealand's Michael Vneus (right) and Croatian Nikola Mektic are into the doubles final in London PHOTO: HSBC CHAMPIONSHIPS

New Zealand tennis player Michael Venus has extended his winning streak at the Queen’s tournament in London to seven matches as he looks to win back-to-back doubles titles. .

Venus, who was victorious at the Queen’s title last year alongside Britain’s Neal Skupski, is this time partnering Croatia’s Nikola Mektic.

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In their semifinal, Venus and Mektic came through a difficult clash against British players Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley, winning 6-3 7-5 in one hour 16 minutes.

They'll face another British pair, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool for the title.

Venus will be aiming for his 26th career title and his second this year after winning Auckland's ASB Classic with Mektic.