Bryan twins or how to win at least one tournament for 20 years in a row

The triumph in Delray Beach is the 119th title of a formidable trajectory that will end after the next US Open.

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan will retire next September after the US Open, but at 41, they continue to add victories in the doubles circuit. The twins beat Luke Bambridge and Ben McLachlan on Sunday in the final of Delray Beach (3-6, 7-5, 10-5) to conquer the 119th trophy of his career. No less than 20 consecutive seasons with at least one title in your palm.

“It's amazing to win so close to home,” said Bob, who on Thursday received the key to the city of the state of Florida, where he and his brother reside for years. “We have been able to rest at home and many family and friends have come,” added the little brother.

The 82-minute win over the British-Japanese couple allowed the Bryan to raise their sixth cup at Delray Beach, where they also won in 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2019. With this record they also match their six Australian Open titles , Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and Monte Carlo.

Tribute in the Davis

The final holds an interesting tactical variation in the Bryan game, given that in the first set Mike occupied the side of the 'deuce' and Bob in the advantage. After delivering that first manga, the twins returned to their traditional scheme to complete their comeback.

“It makes us feel great to have been so consistent for two decades, although we also feel old,” Mike admitted, that within two weeks he would return to the Davis Cup with his twin against Uzbekistan in Honolulu. It is a tribute of the American team to the legendary do, which I gave up the tournament of nations years ago.