Bryan brothers

Bob and Mike Bryan are American identical twin brothers and former professional tennis players. They formed one of the most successful doubles teams in tennis history.

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2005 French Open men's doubles final: The final in which Bob and Mike Bryan won their first French Open men's doubles title. Their victory completed a career Grand Slam in men's doubles.
Doubles tennis: A tennis format in which two players on each side compete on a court wider than the singles court. The brothers' achievements came in this distinct team format.
Identical twins: Siblings who develop from one fertilized egg that splits into two embryos. Bob and Mike's twin bond formed the personal foundation of their lifelong partnership.
ATP Tour records: Statistical records recognized by the Association of Tennis Professionals across its men's professional tours. The brothers set benchmarks for doubles titles, match wins, and time ranked number one.
2008 Wimbledon Championships men's doubles final: The men's doubles final in which the Bryan brothers won their first Wimbledon title. This win gave them titles at all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Serve-and-volley: A tennis tactic in which a player advances to the net immediately after serving. The brothers used aggressive net play to seize control after their serves.
Stanford Cardinal men's tennis: The men's tennis program of Stanford University in California. The brothers played college tennis for Stanford before beginning their full professional careers.
Grand Slam (tennis): The four most prestigious annual tennis tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Their 16 men's doubles major titles made them the era's leading Grand Slam team.
2012 Summer Olympics men's doubles: The men's doubles tennis event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The brothers won Olympic gold, adding a major national-team honor to their records.
Poaching (tennis): A doubles tactic in which the net player intercepts a shot aimed toward the partner. Quick interceptions made their coordinated net pressure especially difficult to counter.