The Bryan Brothers on Tennis Roots, Sustaining Excellence and Each Other

Three days before they're officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bob and Mike Bryan detail their incredible career as arguably the greatest men's doubles team of all time.

Chris Bowers and the twins share stories from their upbringing, which was immersed in tennis due to their parents, Wayne and Kathy Bryan. From a young age, they were taught the value of sportsmanship and gratitude. They also reveal how their parents' philosophy of prioritizing doubles and avoiding competition between them helped their partnership flourish.

The episode highlights the brothers' career milestones, including their first major title at the 2003 French Open, their Davis Cup victory in 2007, winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and reaching 100 tour-level titles in 2014. The Bryan Brothers also discuss the challenges they faced, from handling losses to physical altercations and a hip injury that sidelined Bob. They reflect on their legacy, hoping to be remembered for their infectious love for the game and for helping popularize doubles.

Follow along with all that's in store during the weekend's Induction Celebration at tennisfame.com/induction. Full episode transcripts are available at tennisfame.com/podcast.