Tennis players Michael Venus, Marcus Daniell make Rio OlympicsGETTY IMAGES Michael Venus will partner with Marcus Daniell in the men's doubles at the Rio Olympics. New Zealand's Michael Venus and Marcus Daniell will play in the men's doubles at the Rio Olympics after being granted one of the final qualification places for the tournament. READ MORE:* Erakovic through to third round at Wimbledon* Kiwi Rio chances slim after Venus exitMORE TO COME- Stuff On Friday morning the ITF confirmed that Venus and Daniell had been given a final qualification place, which is the Olympic version of a wildcard. However, some time after that deadline the International Tennis Federation invited New Zealand to nominate a team for selection.

Source: Stuff June 30, 2016 23:00 UTC