Bryan brothers announce Davis Cup retirement
Bryan brothers have announced their retirement from Davis Cup after turning out for the United States with distinction for 14 years in the prestigious competition. The twins will, however, continue to play professional tennis.
“Mike and I want to formally announce our decision to step down from our role as active members of the US Davis Cup team,” Bob said on Instagram. “Clinching the Davis Cup final in 2007, while representing Team USA was one of the greatest highlights of our career.
“We've been blessed to play for two amazing captains, Patrick McEnroe and Jim Courier, and we are extremely grateful for their leadership and trust.
“We'd like to extend our dearest gratitude to our fellow teammates, USTA staff, our friends and family, and the passionate fans who have been there for us on this incredible journey.”
The brothers are competing at the Australian Open where they will face American Brian Baker and his Croatian partner Nikola Metic in men’s doubles third round.
The twins have the most victories by any doubles team in the US Davis Cup history, and the pair also won Olympic gold in 2012 London after bagging bronze four years earlier in Beijing.
“The Bryan brothers have already received the ITF's Commitment Award, which recognizes players who have shown long-standing dedication to the Davis Cup by playing in at least 20 home or away ties,” Dave Haggerty, International Tennis Federation president, told ESPN. “They symbolize what the Davis Cup is all about.”
The Bryans’ are the only team in the Open era to hold all four grand slam men's doubles titles at the same time. In mixed doubles, Bob has seven grand slam titles and Mike four.