US men's doubles duo Mike Bryan, Bob Bryan call time on record-breaking career after winning 119 trophies
4 years, 6 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 each other never wavered and we are leaving professional tennis with zero regrets,” announced Bob, who with his twin brother Mike captured an Open era team record 119 trophies. “Winning our final event in Delray Beach and clinching the Davis Cup tie in Honolulu are moments we’ll forever remember and cherish.” At their peak, the Bryans were a formidable doubles duo, rising to No 1 in the rankings for the first time in 2003. “Hugely popular wherever they have played across the globe, they’ve been exemplary role models and done more for the promotion of doubles than anyone could have imagined.”

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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, 6 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 …

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

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

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 …

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 …

French Open: Bryans reach doubles final
11 years, 9 months ago

French Open: Bryans reach doubles final

India TV News  

Paris, Jun 7: Top-seeded Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States will bid for a record 14th major doubles title together after beating Alexander Peya of Austria and Bruno Soares of Brazil 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinals of the French Open on Thursday. On Saturday, the American twins will face Michael Llodra and Nicolas Mahut of France, who defeated …

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 advance at US Open
12 years, 6 months ago

Bryan brothers advance at US Open

India TV News  

New York, Sep 4: Bob Bryan insists he didn't plan it. But if the Bryan brothers end up winning the U.S. Open, certainly the between-the-legs trick shot Bob pulled off Monday—executed when the brothers were two points away from losing their third-round match—will go down as one of the most memorable shots either man has hit over careers featuring 11 …

Nestor, Mirnyi beat Bryans for French Open title
12 years, 9 months ago

Nestor, Mirnyi beat Bryans for French Open title

India TV News  

Paris, Jun 10: Top-seeded Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Daniel Nestor of Canada won a second consecutive French Open doubles title by beating American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. “Beating the best team, probably, of all time in the finals is a good feeling,” Nestor said.The second-seeded Bryans were bidding to win their 12th Grand Slam …

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, 1 month 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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