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Full name is Robert Charles Bryan.
Two minutes older than his twin brother and doubles partner Mike.
Parents, Wayne and Kathy, are tennis coaches who began teaching their sons at age 2. Wayne is also a lawyer, musician, emcee, and 3-time World TeamTennis Coach of the Year. Kathy is a former player who competed at Wimbledon 4 times, reaching mixed doubles QF in 1965.
Did not own a television growing up.
Idolised Andre Agassi as kids and list other influences as Dick Gould, Jay Berger, Rick Leach, Luke & Murphy Jensen, Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde.
Brothers were forbidden by parents to play one another in junior tournaments. Alternated walkovers instead.
Won more than 100 junior doubles titles. Ranked No. 1 in U.S. Boys' 18s in 1996.
Played at Stanford University from 1997-98 and helped Cardinal to NCAA team titles both years. Bob achieved a rare "Triple Crown,"winning NCAA singles, doubles (w/Mike) and team titles in 1998.
At Stanford, students are not allowed to choose roommates. Bryans were given rooms on opposite sides of campus, but Bob brought a mattress to Mike's dorm and slept on floor.
Bob's dream opponent is Andre Agassi. Mike's dream opponents are Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall.
Threw out first pitch at New York Yankees games twice and at Los Angeles Dodgers games three times. Also rang opening bell at New York Stock Exchange in February 2006.
In November 2006, featured in "Doubly Delicious" section of People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue.
The Bryan Bros Band, with Bob on keyboards and Mike on drums and guitar, have held concerts at tournaments and charity events around the world.
Released "Let It Rip" EP at 2009 US Open, featuring David Baron. Performed with Counting Crows in October 2008 and during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at 2010 US Open.
Favourite bands are Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band and Maroon 5.
Hold annual Bryan Brothers Foundation event to raise funds for kids in Ventura County.
Joined legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to host 3rd-annual Fore Love charity golf and tennistournament in December 2019, raising $1.2 million for Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Bryan BrothersFoundation.
Named ATP Doubles Team ofthe Year in 2003, 2005-07, 2009-14 and ATPTour.com Fans' Favourite Team in 2005-17 and 2019. Recipient of 2015 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.
Presented with 1st US Open Sportsmanship Award in 2012.
Served on ATP Player Council for 2006-08 term.
Wife, Michelle; daughter, Micaela; sons, Bobby Jr., and Richard "Richie" Charles.
Brothers retired from a match in 2018 Madrid final for onlytime in 1,467 tour-level matches as a team due to Bob's right hip injury, which required surgery on 2 August 2018.
Announced retirement from tennis on 26 August 2020 after winning last ATP Tour event at Delray Beach in February.

(UPDATED 11 MARCH 2020)

Finished No. 1 in team rankings 10 times (2003, 2005-07, 2009-14). Spent 438 weeks and ended 8 seasons as co-No. 1s in individual doubles rankings (2005-07, 2009-11, 2013-14). Mike has most weeks ever at No. 1 (506) and Bob has 2nd-most (439). At age 40, Mike became oldest doubles or singles No. 1 in ATP Tour history on 16 July 2018.
Winningest doubles team or singles player in Open Era with 119titles in 178finals. Only doubles team or singles player to sweep all 4 Grand Slams, 9 ATP Masters 1000 events, Nitto ATP Finals and Olympics. Qualified for ATP Finals in 17 straight years (2003-19), winning titles at Houston in 2003 and 2004, and at London in 2009 and 2014. Mike owns most doubles titles in Open Era (124) and Bob has 2nd-most (119). Mike won titles without Bob at 2002 Nottingham w/Knowles, 2002 Long Island w/Bhupathi, 2018 Wimbledon w/Sock, 2018 US Open w/Sock and 2018 ATP Finals w/Sock.
Twins boast 1,108-359record – most team wins in Open Era. Earned 1,000th team win in 2016 Vienna QF (d. Cuevas/Troicki). Mike owns most individual doubles wins in Open Era (1,150), while Bob has 2nd-most (1,109). Bob’s only match without Mike came in 2010 Davis Cup 1R w/Isner (d. Tipsarevic/Zimonjic).
Own all-time team records with 16 Grand Slam titles in 30 finals and 39 ATP Masters 1000 titles in 59 finals. Only team in Open Era to hold all 4 Grand Slam titles at same time: 2012 US Open, 2013 Australian Open, 2013 Roland Garros and 2013 Wimbledon. Made 76 Grand Slam appearances in a row as a team (1999-2018). Individually, Mike boasts most Grand Slam men's doubles titles of all-time with 18 and Bob is tied for 3rd with 16. Bob has 7 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles and Mike has 4. Bob is 3-2 vs. Mike in mixed doubles, including win in 2008 Wimbledon final w/Stosur (d. M. Bryan/Srebotnik).
Won gold medals at 2012 London Olympics and bronze medals at 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mike also won bronze in mixed doubles at 2012 London Olympics w/Raymond. Went 4-0 in 2007 to lead USA to Davis Cup title.

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