US men’s doubles duo Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan to retire in 2020
5 years, 4 months ago

US men’s doubles duo Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan to retire in 2020

Hindustan Times  

US men’s doubles duo Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan said Wednesday they will retire at the end of the 2020 season, bringing the curtain down on one of the most successful pairings in tennis history. File image: Mike Bryan, left, returns a shot as his brother Bob Bryan, looks on The 41-year-old twins said in a statement they planned to hang up their racquets after taking part in next year’s US Open, where they made their Grand Slam championship debut in 1995. Bob Bryan said the duo had opted to end their 2019 season after the US Open in order to remain fresh for next year. “We decided that it would be best to rest our minds and strengthen our bodies in preparation for 2020 which will be our final season on the ATP Tour,” Bob Bryan said in a statement.

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Bob Bryan named U.S. Davis Cup captain
2 years ago

Bob Bryan named U.S. Davis Cup captain

The Hindu  

American doubles great and former Grand Slam champion Bob Bryan has been named U.S. Davis Cup captain, the country’s tennis association said on Monday. Bryan, who won 16 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles with his twin brother Mike and seven in mixed doubles, will take charge for the group stage in September this year. “I am extremely honoured and …

Bryan brothers announce retirement days ahead of US Open
4 years, 7 months ago

Bryan brothers announce retirement days ahead of US Open

The Hindu  

Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles team in the history of tennis, are bringing the curtain down on their 22-year professional careers days ahead of the US Open, the site of their major debut in 1995, the ATP said on Thursday. The Bryans, 42, captured a professional era record 119 titles together, including 16 Grand Slams, 39 …

Twins Bob, Mike Bryan end record-breaking doubles career
4 years, 7 months ago

Twins Bob, Mike Bryan end record-breaking doubles career

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — American twins Bob and Mike Bryan announced their retirement after a record-breaking doubles career Thursday, making official what seemed clear when they did not enter the U.S. Open. They were not on the entry list released last week for doubles at the U.S. Open, where play begins Monday without spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic. In March, just …

US men's doubles duo Mike Bryan, Bob Bryan call time on record-breaking career after winning 119 trophies
4 years, 7 months ago

US men's doubles duo Mike Bryan, Bob Bryan call time on record-breaking career after winning 119 trophies

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At their peak, the Bryan Brothers were a formidable doubles duo, rising to No1 in the rankings for the first time in 2003. US men’s doubles duo Bob and Mike Bryan announced the end of their legendary record-shattering tennis career on Thursday, just days before the US Open where they made their Grand Slam debut in 1995. “Our loyalty toward …

US Open: Bryan twins not in doubles entry list; Clijsters gets wild card - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years, 7 months ago

US Open: Bryan twins not in doubles entry list; Clijsters gets wild card - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Bob and Mike Bryan were not on the entry list released for men's doubles at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, possibly signaling the end of the 42-year-old American twins' record-breaking careers. The U.S. Tennis Association announced its women's and men's doubles fields, including wild cards. Three-time U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters received a wild-card entry in doubles to go along …

US Open 2020: 42-year-old Bryan brothers not in doubles field; Kim Clijsters gets wild card
4 years, 7 months ago

US Open 2020: 42-year-old Bryan brothers not in doubles field; Kim Clijsters gets wild card

Firstpost  

The Bryans, Bob and Mike, won five of their 16 Grand Slam doubles titles together in New York, most recently in 2014. New York: Bob and Mike Bryan were not on the entry list released for men’s doubles at the US Open on Wednesday, possibly signaling the end of the 42-year-old American twins’ record-breaking careers. The US Tennis Association announced …

Column: Has tennis bid an early farewell to Bryan brothers?
4 years, 11 months ago

Column: Has tennis bid an early farewell to Bryan brothers?

LA Times  

You know that scene from “The Matrix” when Cypher is pulling the plug on his Nebuchadnezzar shipmates and Switch, shaking her head in disbelief, says “not like this. Obviously it’s the right decision, but it does sting not being able to thank our hometown fans one last time.” Sports Elliott: Wimbledon cancellation wipes out opportunities for champions and contenders This …

Bob and Mike Bryan chasing a few more big wins to cap their prolific careers
5 years ago

Bob and Mike Bryan chasing a few more big wins to cap their prolific careers

LA Times  

Mike, left, and Bob Bryan, who are retiring at the end of the year, have won 16 major men’s doubles titles and 120 pro titles together since turning pro in 1998. Bob was then asked, “And what is your birth date?” Bob, left, and Mike Bryan celebrate their doubles victory at the 2002 Mexican Open. He and Sock won titles …

Mike and Bob Bryan have confirmed they are to retire from doubles tennis after the 2020 US Open
5 years, 4 months ago

Mike and Bob Bryan have confirmed they are to retire from doubles tennis after the 2020 US Open

The Hindu  

Tennis twins Mike and Bob Bryan – the most successful doubles pair of all time – are to bring their careers to an end following the 2020 US Open. They will turn 42 in April and – having slipped down the doubles rankings to 27th – have decided to call time on their playing careers at Flushing Meadows, where they …

The Bryan Brothers at 41: American twins open up on injury hell and why bio-hacking has saved them
5 years, 7 months ago

The Bryan Brothers at 41: American twins open up on injury hell and why bio-hacking has saved them

Daily Mail  

The conversation turns to life as a professional tennis player in the 1990s and Mike Bryan brings up Andre Agassi. 'I stumbled on to Dave Asprey's Bulletproof diet and four years ago I tried it out and I felt better right away,' Mike Bryan explains. The brothers have been one of the most formidable pairings in doubles history, but when …

ATP Finals 2018: Mike Bryan, Jack Sock round out phenomenal year by winning doubles title in thrilling fashion
6 years, 4 months ago

ATP Finals 2018: Mike Bryan, Jack Sock round out phenomenal year by winning doubles title in thrilling fashion

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Mike Bryan and Jack Sock who lost 6-2, 6-2 to their eighth-seeded opponents in the group stage at the ATP season finale, raced out of blocks in the second set, taking it in 24 minutes with two breaks of serve to force a match tie-break. London: Mike Bryan and Jack Sock won the ATP Finals doubles title in thrilling fashion …

Mike Bryan, Jack Sock win US Open, but remain a temporary team
6 years, 6 months ago

Mike Bryan, Jack Sock win US Open, but remain a temporary team

India TV News  

Mike Bryan, now with more Grand Slam doubles titles than any man, can pick his partnership next year. The pair won its second straight Grand Slam doubles title together, beating Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo 6-3, 6-1 on Friday at the U.S. Open. That gave Mike Bryan his 18th Grand Slam doubles title, breaking a tie with John Newcombe, and …

Wimbledon 2018: Mike Bryan teams up with Jack Sock in brother Bob's absence, wins record 17th Grand Slam men's doubles title
6 years, 8 months ago

Wimbledon 2018: Mike Bryan teams up with Jack Sock in brother Bob's absence, wins record 17th Grand Slam men's doubles title

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Mike Bryan teamed with Jack Sock for only their second tournament together, and the American duo edged Raven Klaasen of South Africa and Michael Venus in the final. London: Mike Bryan found himself a suitable backup partner for Wimbledon and the result was a record-tying 17th Grand Slam men’s doubles title — and his first without his twin brother. Bryan …

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon men’s doubles for 17th Slam, 1st without brother
6 years, 8 months ago

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon men’s doubles for 17th Slam, 1st without brother

Hindustan Times  

Mike Bryan found himself a suitable backup partner for Wimbledon and the result was a record-tying 17th Grand Slam men’s doubles title — and his first without his twin brother. Mike Bryan and Jack Sock of the United States celebrate after winning a point in their men's doubles final match against South Africa's Raven Klaasen and New Zealand's Michael Venus …

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, first without brother
6 years, 8 months ago

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, first without brother

The Hindu  

Mike Bryan found himself a suitable backup partner for Wimbledon and the result was a record-tying 17th Grand Slam men’s doubles title — and his first without his twin brother. “I want to dedicate this title to him, because I’m sure he’s watching on TV,” Bryan said in an interview with the BBC after the victory, mentioning that their grandfather …

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, 1st without brother
6 years, 8 months ago

Mike Bryan wins Wimbledon for 17th Slam, 1st without brother

Associated Press  

LONDON — Mike Bryan found himself a suitable backup partner for Wimbledon and the result was a record-tying 17th Grand Slam men’s doubles title — and his first without his twin brother. “I want to dedicate this title to him, because I’m sure he’s watching on TV,” Bryan said in an interview with the BBC after the victory, mentioning that …

Bryan brothers complete Grand Slam sweep with Wimbledon doubles title
11 years, 8 months ago

Bryan brothers complete Grand Slam sweep with Wimbledon doubles title

LA Times  

Mike and Bob Bryan hold trophies aloft after winning the doubles title at Wimbledon on Saturday. Twin brothers Bob and Mike Bryan became the first men’s doubles team to hold all four Grand Slam tournament titles on the professional level after winning the Wimbledon championship on Saturday. If the Bryan twins repeat at the U.S. Open this summer, they’ll be …

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