Bryans Win Paris Indoor Title for the Third Time

Written by: Staff on 3rd November 2013

Bryans Win Paris Indoor Title for the Third Time |

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan won their 11th tour-level title of the season on Sunday as they defeated Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares 6-3, 6-3 in the finals at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris.

“It was great week for us,” said Bob Bryan. “We’re very happy with our performance against a team that has had a fantastic year and who is playing with a lot of confidence at the moment. Hopefully this bodes well for the last tournament of the season.

“This city has been good to us during our careers. We appreciate the support from the Parisian crowd and today’s atmosphere was fantastic for doubles. We’ll travel onto London tonight via the Chunnel and we look forward to playing at The O2, another venue where the spotlight shines brightly on our sport.”

It is their fifth ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown of the season, following victories in Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and Cincinnati. The Bryans also captured three majors at Wimbledon, the Australian, and the French Open.

The 35-year-old California twins won the title at the Palais Omnisports for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2005 (d. Knowles/Nestor) and 2007 (d. Nestor/Zimonjic).

The Bryans avenged their loss in last week’s Valencia final to Peya and Soares as they broke serve five times and won 74 per cent of their service points, prevailing in 61 minutes.

Both the Bryans and Peya and Soares will now travel to London for the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. They Bryans will make their 11th appearance at the season finale, having won it three times. Excerpted from ATP Staff report.

Fast Facts:

*** Other wins for the Bryans this week in Paris included: Fyrstenberg-Matkowski (Poland), 6-3, 5-7, 10-8; Qureshi (Pakistan)-Rojer (Netherlands), 3-6, 6-3, 10-5;

Dodig (Croatia)-Melo (Brazil), 6-4, 7-5; and Peya (Austria)-Soares (Brazil), 6-3, 6-3.

*** The Bros. won their 93rd career title today. The Woodies are second on the all time list with 61.

*** During the 2013 season, the twins have played 20 tournaments, winning 11 and reaching 14 finals. Their titles this year include: Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome, Cincinnati, Paris, Memphis, Queens, and Sydney.

*** Their overall record is 67-11.

*** The Bros. have already clinched the #1 ranking for a record setting 9th time. The Woodies are second with 5 year end #1s.

*** Mike ‘n Bob were honored as Team of the Year it was announced by the United States Olympic Committee just last week.

*** Following the season ending Masters Cup at the 02 Arena in London, Mike will once again journey to the British Virgin Islands to play in the Necker Cup – – – a week of pro-am matches and exhibitions for Sir Richard Branson. Coach Bryan will also journey down to the islands to do clinics with his longtime pal Murphy Jensen and Boris Becker will also be in their WTT Legends Camp later in the week. The camp will be held at the stunningly picturesque Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort. As we go to press, there is one spot available for the pro-am – – – $100,000 – – – and four spots open in the camp @ $14,000. The Camp and the Cup are headed up by the dynamic and hard-working Trevor Short and Rem Reynolds. For more info call (800) 376-0975.

*** Bob will miss the Necker Cup this year as he and his wife Michelle are expecting their second child – – – a little boy in mid-December.

*** Mike’s wife Lucie is bringing in a great new horse to Camarillo, all the way from Wales, named Monty.

*** We send along our most heartfelt congrats to Kaley Cuoco ‘n Ryan Sweeting on their recent engagement. Mike ‘n Lucie set the two of them up on a fun little date and some doubles right after WTT and seven weeks later they were engaged! Ryan played for Coach Bryan and the Sacramento Caps during the July season. Kaley grew up with Mike ‘n Bob and now is the star of the smash comedy hit, The Big Bang Theory. They are a happy and great couple.

*** Bre Cuoco, was selected for The Voice from over 80,000 singers and made the final cuts and has been in the last three shows in prime time. She is an amazing singer and performed at the Bros. Tennis Fest at the Spanish Hills Country Club a few weeks back.

*** Mike ‘n Bob want to wish Jim Bogios, the drummer of the Counting Crows, and a star who frequently plays with their Bryan Bros. Band, and his wife, Sara, good luck with their new baby that will be born this month.

*** The guys also want to say congrats to their close friend and agent and head of LaGardere, John, and Clare Tobias on their adorable new little girl, Emma Rose, and to Justin and Cary Gimelstob on their arrival of their cute little Brandon.

*** Special thanks to Dave McKinney for doing such a wonderful job on the Tennis Fest at the Spanish Hills CC. It was a fantastic and sold out event and thanks and heartfelt appreciation goes out to the stars who turned out to support the event and helped gross $135,000 for kids and kids programs – – – Andy Roddick, Mark Knowles, Tracy Austin, Dick Gould, Hank Pfister, Jeff Tarango, Jim Bogios, Bre Cuoco, and Tracy Currie.

*** Coach Bryan sure enjoyed doing a gala junior clinic at the Muni Tennis Center in beautiful Santa Barbara last weekend. He was especially enthused to see over 100 very fine juniors there, along with 20 local pros and 3 players from the great UCSB Tennis Team. Huge thanks go out to Jerry Hatchett, CathyAnn Simon, Larry Mousouris, Mark Basham, John Kinsella, Hubie Stratman, Dave Grokenberger, Ethel Byers, Jack Sanford, and Teresa McWilliams.

*** Coach Bryan also enjoyed doing a nice junior clinic today for up and coming young juniors at the lovely Arroyo Seco Racquet Club in Pasadena. The program was set up and run by the caring and dedicated Chris Boyer. Former Stanford and tour star, John Letts, was also so nice to lend a hand and let us use his club. Craig Jones, from the USTA, was also so nice to make a special trip all the way out from Georgia to help with the day. Top national 12s junior, Tristan Boyer, did a nice demo and was so supportive and helpful with all the kids.

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