Bob Bryan

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan were the second team to qualify for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals and will be making their seventh appearance (17-8 record) this year.

2009 Review

The American twins captured six titles in 11 finals on the ATP World Tour, highlighted by their seventh Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open (d. Bhupathi-Knowles). They have won won at least five titles in a season for eight straight years, and are 55-38 lifetime in finals. 

They jumped out to a 15-1 start in first two months, also winning titles in Sydney (d. Nestor-Zimonjic) and Delray Beach (d. Melo-Sa). In Davis Cup play, they won first round and quarter-final matches to improve to 16-2 together...They have most doubles wins as a team in US Davis Cup history.

They began clay court campaign in April with title in Houston (d. Levine-Sweeting) and following week they were finalists at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Monte Carlo (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic). Two weeks later they lost to their rivals again in ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome final. At Roland Garros, they reached semi-finals (l. to Moodie-Norman).

In July, they were finalists at Wimbledon, falling to Nestor-Zimonjic in four sets. One month later, they captured their fifth career title in Los Angeles (d. Becker-Moser). They went on to reach SF or better in next four tournaments, highlighted by final at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Cincinnati (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic), SF at US Open (l. to Dlouhy-Paes) and title in Beijing (d. Knowles-Roddick), and were also runner-up in Basel (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic).

Finals History

The Bryans have qualified for the season climax on eight occasions, but were unable to compete at Shanghai in 2007 due to Mike Bryan sustaining an elbow injury.

They first qualified in 2002 and won back-to-back titles in their following two appearances in 2003 (d. Llodra-Santoro) and 2004 (d. Black-Ullyett). In 2008, the twins were beaten finalists (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic) and consequently missed out on the year-end No. 1 ATP Doubles Team Ranking.

Full name is Robert Charles Bryan. Twin brother Mike is two minutes older. Parents, Wayne and Kathy, both teach tennis and they began teaching their sons at age two. Wayne is a lawyer, musician and tennis instructor who is involved in various ATP Kids' Days and clinics on tour. Kathy (formerly Blake) was a former player on women's circuit and she played at Wimbledon four times, reaching mixed doubles QF in 1965. During early days as a junior player, brothers forbidden to play each other in tournament play by his parents (if they were to play each other, they would alternate defaulting to each other). In juniors, ranked No. 1 in U.S. Boys' 18s in 1996. Brothers won well over 100 junior doubles titles, including US Open and U.S. National Boys' 18s in 1996. Played at Stanford University from 1997-98 and helped team to NCAA team titles both years. In '98, became first player since Alex O'Brien in 1992 to win 'Triple Crown' of NCAA singles, doubles (w/Mike) and team titles. Enjoys playing basketball. Has formed Bryan Brothers Band, with Bob on keyboards and Mike on drums. Provided music for ATP Doubles Revolution TV commercial and all original music for Tennis Channel program 'No Strings' that they were profiled on. Have held concerts at tournaments around the world. In November 2006, featured among the twins in 'Doubly Delicious' section of 'Sexiest Man Alive' issue of People Magazine. They participate in an annual charity fund raiser for abused children at their club in Camarillo. They are 12-1 in Davis Cup doubles matches (since 2003) and and is 2-1 in singles in Cup play (all dead rubbers). Named to ATP Player Council in June 2006. Coached by former ATP pro David Macpherson (since August 2005).

1999 -- In doubles, brothers reached first ATP final in Orlando. Won three Challenger titles.

2000 -- Reached first ATP singles QF at Queen's as qualifier (l. to Sampras). In July, won Aptos Challenger.

2001 -- Teamed with his brother Mike to capture four ATP doubles titles in five finals and finish No. 7 in ATP Doubles Race with a 45-23 match record. They became first brother combination to win four titles in a season (Gulliksons won three in 1978 and 1982). Won first career ATP doubles title in Memphis. Compiled a 22-4 record from June to mid-August, beginning with titles at Queen's and Newport. In Los Angeles, captured title and reached final in Washington.

2002 -- Teamed with brother Mike to capture a career-high five ATP titles in eight finals and combined for a 54-19 match record. In August, captured first AMS title in Toronto (d. Knowles-Nestor). Closed season with title in Basel.

2003 -- Teamed with brother Mike to become first brothers duo to finish No. 1 in ATP Doubles Race with five titles in eight finals. Combined for a 53-21 match record and five titles for second straight year. They captured their first Grand Slam crown at Roland Garros without dropping a set and closed season by winning title at Tennis Masters Cup in Houston, saving six match points in two round robin matches. Set record for most doubles titles by a brothers team, breaking Tim and Tom Gullikson's mark of 10. Made Davis Cup debut in World Group playoff tie in Slovakia. In Europe, won titles in Barcelona, Roland Garros and Nottingham. Continued strong play during North American summer hard court circuit with title at AMS Cincinnati (d. Arthurs-Hanley) and runner-up at US Open (l. to Bjorkman-Woodbridge). In singles play, won title at Joplin Challenger (d. K. Kim).

2004 -- Won an ATP-best seven titles (w/brother Mike) in 11 finals. Capped year by defending Tennis Masters Cup title in Houston (d. Black-Ullyett) and finished No. 2 in ATP Doubles Race. Their 64 match wins were a team-best. Reached first Australian Open final (l. to Llodra-Santoro). Helped U.S. to first Davis Cup final (l. to Spain 3-2) since 1997 and went 4-0 together. Played in Olympics and reached QF. Won US Open mixed doubles title for second straight year (w/Zvonereva). Finished tied for No. 4 individually. 

2005 -- Teamed with twin brother Mike to finish as No. 1 team for second time in three years in ATP Doubles Race. Won at least five titles for a fourth straight season. They compiled a 58-18 match record and captured five titles in an ATP-best 11 finals, highlighted by their second Grand Slam crown at US Open. Became second team in 50 years to reach final in all four Grand Slams in a season (Bhupathi-Paes in 1999). Their other titles included Scottsdale, repeat at Queen's Club, Washington (won 300th match together) and AMS Paris. They were finalists at Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon along with Memphis and AMS Monte-Carlo and AMS Roma. Qualified for third straight Tennis Masters Cup and advanced to SF. They have a career record of 26-18 in finals.

2006 -- The American teamed with twin brother Mike to finish as No. 1 team in Stanford ATP Doubles Race for third time in four years. Tallied most match wins together with a 66-14 record, winning an ATP-high seven titles in 10 finals. Pair claimed at least five titles for a fifth consecutive year. Opened campaign by reaching third consecutive Australian Open final and claiming title for first time (d. Damm-Paes). Reached final at Roland Garros for second straight year (l. to Bjorkman-Mirnyi) and completed a career Grand Slam with Wimbledon crown (d. Santoro-Zimonjic). They became first team in Open Era to appear in seven consecutive Grand Slam finals (previous record was five set by Woodbridge-Woodforde). Other titles included: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Washington, AMS Toronto, AMS Madrid. They were finalists at AMS events in Indian Wells, Miami, and Cincinnati. Duo went on a 21-match win streak beginning at Wimbledon until reaching Cincinnati final. Run included titles at Wimbledon, Los Angeles, Washington and Toronto. Qualified for their fourth consecutive Tennis Masters Cup and went 1-2 in round-robin play. They have a career record of 33-22 in finals, including 4-6 in Grand Slam title matches. Both ranked No. 1 individually every week throughout season and first players to accomplish feat since Todd Woodbridge in 1996-97. Posted a 3-0 Davis Cup record in helping U.S. to SF. Reached mixed final at Wimbledon (w/V. Williams) and claimed title at US Open (w/Navratilova in her final career match).

2008 -- The American twins finished No. 2 in ATP Doubles Race after winning an ATP-best five titles (tied w/Nestor-Zimonjic), highlighted by sixth Grand Slam title at US Open. Came within one match win in Tennis Masters Cup final against Nestor-Zimonjic of finishing as No. 1 doubles team for fourth consecutive season. Claimed at least five titles for a seventh straight year. Went 5-7 in finals and are 49-33 lifetime. Reached finals in four of their first five appearances at Sydney, Delray Beach, San Jose and Las Vegas. Lost in QF as defending champions at Australian Open (l. to Bhupathi-Knowles). Following QF at AMS Indian Wells, broke through in April to defend AMS Miami title (d. Bhupathi-Knowles). Reached three successive clay finals, titling at Barcelona and AMS Rome and finishing as runners-up at AMS Hamburg (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic). Advanced to QF at Roland Garros (l. to Cuevas-Horna) and SF at Wimbledon (l. to Bjorkman-Ullyett). Compiled a 17-1 record during North American summer circuit, reaching the final in all three appearances. Fell in Match Tie-Break of AMS Toronto final (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic), then reached their 80th ATP final the next week at AMS Cincinnati (d. Erlich-Ram). It was their 13th ATP Masters Series title. At Beijing Olympics, captured bronze medal (d. Clement-Llodra) after a SF loss to eventual gold medalists Federer-Wawrinka of Switzerland...Won second US Open title (d. Dlouhy-Paes). Afterwards, reclaimed and held No. 1 position in ATP Doubles Race for 10 weeks. With Bob nursing a shoulder injury in September, Mike partnered Mardy Fish in Davis Cup SF vs. Spain and won the doubles rubber in five sets but the U.S. lost 4-1. Closed regular season with 1-2 record in two AMS appearances. Qualified for sixth straight Tennis Masters Cup, and reached their third final at the circuit finale. Nestor-Zimonjic went on to win the title, thereby claiming the year-end No. 1 team finish and Zimonjic the No. 1 doubles ranking. Played against each other in Wimbledon mixed doubles final with Bob and Samantha Stosur defeating Mike and Katarina Srebotnik. Bob also won mixed doubles title at Roland Garros with Victoria Azarenka (d. Zimonjic-Srebotnik).

2009

Teamed with twin Mike to capture six titles in 11 finals on the ATP World Tour, highlighted by their seventh Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open (d. Bhupathi-Knowles)...They have won won at least five titles in a season for eight straight years...They jumped out to a 15-1 start in first two months, also winning titles in Sydney (d. Nestor-Zimonjic) and Delray Beach (d. Melo-Sa)...In Davis Cup play, they won first round and quarter-final matches to improve to 16-2 together...They have most doubles wins as a team in US Davis Cup history...They began clay court campaign in April with title in Houston (d. Levine-Sweeting) and following week they were finalists at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Monte Carlo (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic)... Two weeks later they lost to their rivals again in ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome final...At Roland Garros, they reached semi-finals (l. to Moodie-Norman)...In July, they were finalists at Wimbledon, falling to Nestor-Zimonjic in four sets...One month later, they captured their fifth career title in Los Angeles (d. Becker-Moser)...They went on to reach SF or better in next four tournaments, highlighted by final at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Cincinnati (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic), SF at US Open (l. to Dlouhy-Paes) and title in Beijing (d. Knowles-Roddick)...Also runner-up in Basel (l. to Nestor-Zimonjic)...They are 55-38 lifetime in finals.