While disappointed to lose their bid for another US Open title and complete a rare doubles grand slam, Bob and Mike Bryan took their semi-final loss to Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek with poise. “I definitely don’t think this is top 10 toughest moments, the toughest moments have been Davis Cup losses when you know you’ve let your team down, said twin Bob.

“I feel like we haven’t let anyone down. I know there is a lot of people following us and a lot of people pulling for us. Maybe we have disappointed a few people who wanted this to happen. But for us I feel like those Davis Cup losses have been the toughest.  You’re devastated you lost a pivotal point for your country.”

Brother Mike added that the loss come in a final, the sting might have been more. “The you would be really tasting it. But I came into this tournament just saying, ‘This is just an awesome opportunity.’ We did have four in a row including the (2012 London Olympic) gold medal, which stands out as a Grand Slam, in my mind.  This (failed attempt) just has the calendar in front of that Grand Slam, which historically is more important.” The last calendar-year doubles grand slam was achieved in 1951.

©Daily Tennis News Wire

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   September 7, 2013 at 12:08 pm

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