World number one men’s doubles team Mike and Bob Bryan are nearing their 100th career title with a comprehensive title victory at the Miami Masters on Saturday. The duo defeated Colombian pair Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah 7-6, 6-4 in a match that lasted an hour and 30 minutes. This is the brother’s 28th career ATP Masters 1000 title and third in Miami (won in 2007 and 2008).
“This is incredible for us, especially to win in such a hostile environment,” said Bob. “There were a lot of Colombians out there. They were bringing the noise. Juan and Robert should play Davis Cup here because the Colombian fans are loud. They had the flags out.
“We’re pumped. I now live in South Florida, so I’m starting to get a lot of family over here and a lot of friends. Our ticket requests were huge. It’s great to put on a good show for them and hoist this trophy. It’s been a while.”
The Bryans have won their third title in the past five weeks. They won the Indian Wells Masters title two weeks ago to achieve their first Indian Wells-Miami double (singles champion Novak Djokovic would also achieve the feat for the second time on Sunday).
“This is a match we’ll remember for a long time,” Mike said. “The crowd support was unreal for both teams. The first set was pivotal and it was huge to save those set points. Bob and I are very excited to play so well and win Miami again for a third time!
“Hats of to the Columbians on a great tourney and start to the year. We hope to continue this form into Houston and the clay court season.”
