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 the first doubles team to win all four major championships in the same year, which is known as a Grand Slam, during the Open, or professional, era that began in 1968. When we lose, it’s not the end of the world.” Ken McGregor and Frank Sedgman were the first doubles team to achieve a Grand Slam in doubles when they won all four majors in 1951. Especially at 35, I feel like we’re hitting our peak.” ALSO: Andy Murray keeps British hopes alive at Wimbledon Marion Bartoli defeats Sabine Lisicki for women’s title Bryon brothers reach Wimbledon final, have gold medal issues

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Andy Murray’s Wimbledon farewell tour begins with a loss in doubles with his brother
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon farewell tour begins with a loss in doubles with his brother

Associated Press  

LONDON — There were tears from Andy Murray. And, yes, a doubles match Murray played alongside his brother Thursday, all part of the first stop on the two-time Wimbledon singles champion’s farewell tour at a tournament that meant so much to him. “I’m ready to finish playing,” Murray said, “because I can’t play to the level I want to anymore.” …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Andy Murray reunites with brother Jamie for doubles victory
5 years, 7 months ago

Andy Murray reunites with brother Jamie for doubles victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray moved closer to a singles comeback six months after hip surgery, joining brother Jamie for a doubles victory Wednesday at the ATP Washington Open. The Murrays, partnered for the first time since the 2016 Rio Olympics, downed Frenchmen Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-4, 6-7, 10-5 to reach the last eight at the …

Andy Murray could face brother in Wimbledon doubles
5 years, 8 months ago

Andy Murray could face brother in Wimbledon doubles

The Hindu  

Andy Murray could face brother Jamie in the third round of the Wimbledon men's doubles as he continues his comeback from hip surgery. A three-time grand slam singles champion, Andy Murray appeared on the brink of retirement in January due to the hip issues that have derailed recent years of his career. He and Marcelo Melo lost to Robert Farah …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Australian Open 2017: Henri Kontinen-John Peers overcome Bryans brothers for men's doubles title
8 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2017: Henri Kontinen-John Peers overcome Bryans brothers for men's doubles title

Firstpost  

Henri Kontinen of Finland and John Peers of Australia beat Bob and Mike Bryan 7-5, 7-5 to win the Australian Open men’s doubles championship, their first Grand Slam title. Melbourne: Henri Kontinen of Finland and John Peers of Australia beat Bob and Mike Bryan 7-5, 7-5 to win the Australian Open men’s doubles championship, their first Grand Slam title. Seeded …

Australian Open: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares win men's doubles title
9 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares win men's doubles title

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shortly after …

Wimbledon: Sock, Pospisil beat Bryan brothers in doubles final – India TV
10 years, 8 months ago

Wimbledon: Sock, Pospisil beat Bryan brothers in doubles final – India TV

India TV News  

LONDON : American Jack Sock and Canadian Vasek Pospisil made their first tournament together a championship-winning one by defeating Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the Wimbledon doubles final. Sock and Pospisil broke the top-seeded Bryan brothers' service in the final game on their fifth match point. The 21-year-old Sock became the third-youngest player to win …

Spanish duo upset Bryan brothers in London finale[1]
11 years, 4 months ago

Spanish duo upset Bryan brothers in London finale[1]

China Daily  

David Marrero, left, reacts after he and Fernando Verdasco of Spain won their men's doubles final tennis match against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London, Nov 11, 2013. David Marrero, right, and Fernando Verdasco of Spain celebrate winning their men's doubles final tennis match against Bob and …

US Open: Paes-Stepanek end Bryans quest of Calender Grand Slam
11 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Paes-Stepanek end Bryans quest of Calender Grand Slam

India TV News  

New York: Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek stunned top seeded and hot favourite pair of Mike and Bob Bryan, who were chasing a rare Calendar Grand Slam, in a gripping contest to storm into the US Open men's doubles final, here today. The fourth seeded Indo-Czech pair denied the Bryans a piece of history with their 3-6 6-3 6-4 win …

US Open: Leander Paes-Stepanek lose to Bryan brothers in the final
12 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Leander Paes-Stepanek lose to Bryan brothers in the final

Firstpost  

The American twins won the US Open men’s doubles final in straight sets Friday for a 12th Grand Slam championship. We could see the finish line.” Bob was passing around his medal after Friday’s match, convinced it’s a good luck charm. You do the math.” They had been stuck on 11 since 2011 Wimbledon, losing to Paes and Stepanek in …

Bryan brothers reach French Open semis in doubles
12 years, 9 months ago

Bryan brothers reach French Open semis in doubles

India TV News  

Paris, June 6: Americans Bob and Mike Bryan remember their 2003 French Open doubles title as if it was yesterday. "Crazy, it goes by so quick," Mike Bryan said, recalling their only French Open title. "We got right at the gates and broke early," Mike Bryan said. "I think we earned the chest bump after that point," Bob Bryan said.

Bryan Brothers On Pace For Record 12th Title
13 years, 2 months ago

Bryan Brothers On Pace For Record 12th Title

India TV News  

Melbourne, Australia, Jan 26: Bob Bryan plays for his record 12th Grand Slam doubles title with his brother Mike on Saturday, but he's advising his wife Michelle not to watch on television at home in Miami. "I've been telling her, 'Don't watch the matches, it will get your heart rate going and you might spit that baby out,'" Bob Bryan …

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