Bob and Mike Bryan

Bob And Mike Bryan

Twin brothers Robert Charles Bryan (Bob) and Michael Carl Bryan (Mike) are American professional tennis double players who are the best tennis team in history. The twins have won multiple Olympic medals, including the Gold in 2012 and have won more games, matches, tournaments and grand slams than anyone in history. They have been the World No. 1 doubles players for over 297 weeks (as of October 15, 2012), which is longer than anyone else in doubles history. They have also finished the ATP year-end number 1 doubles team a record 8 times. Between 2005 and 2006, they set an Open Era record by competing in seven consecutive men's doubles Grand Slam finals, three of which they won. On August 11, 2011, they recorded their Open Era record 700th match win by defeating Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco in the second round of the 2011 Rogers Cup.

Born on April 29, 1978, with Mike being older by two minutes, and Bob taller by 3 cm, The Bryans or Bryan Brothers, as they are known, have won a record 82 tour titles surpassing The Woodies, and have been finalists on 44 other occasions. They have a Career Golden Slam and 12 titles overall, which is more than any team in the Open Era. These include victories at the French Open (2003), US Open (2005, 2008, 2010 and 2012), Australian Open (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011), and Wimbledon (2006, 2011). They won the Tennis Masters Cup doubles tournament three times (2003, 2004 and 2009). They won the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. They also won the 2007 Davis Cup along with Andy Roddick and James Blake. The Bryan Brothers were named ATP Team of the Decade for 2000–2009.

The twins are part of the United States Davis Cup team, with a 20–2 record in doubles matches. Their two losses were to Croatia's Ivan Ljubičić and Mario Ančić and, in 2008, to France's Arnaud Clément and Michaël Llodra. Both brothers have played Davis Cup singles matches (Bob is 4–2 and Mike is 0–1).

The brothers, who both use single-handed backhands, are noted for their attacking style of play and great hustle. They are also well known for celebrating winning points by chest-bumping each other. Mike and Bob are featured on the cover of the January/February 2010 issue of Making Music where there is an article about their experiences and passion for recreational music.

Though famous for their tennis, they are also dedicated to helping children in need through their foundation, The Bryan Bros. Foundation.