AMERICAN twins Bob and Mike Bryan claimed a record-equalling 11th grand slam doubles title with a straight-sets victory over Sweden’s Robert Lindstedt and Romania’s Horia Tecau.
The manner of their victory on Centre Court was straightforward, with the number one seeds rarely looking troubled on their way to a 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7/2) win.
The victory ended a three-year losing streak in the final at SW19 and also equalled Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge’s record of winning 11 grand slams.
After enduring an energy-sapping route to the final the Bryans were relieved to wrap up victory inside three sets.
“After the semi-final (when they beat Michael Llodra and Nenad Zimonjic 9-7 in the final set) we didn’t have a lot in our legs,” said Mike Bryan.
“We knew we had to finish it off in three or four.
“It was a tough week. One match was two days long and we won it 16-14 in the final set.
“We’ve lost three heartbreaking finals here so to get on that board again, to have two Wimbledon titles, is really special.”
The pair, aged 33, now hope to move ahead of Woodforde and Woodbridge by winning the US Open later this year.
“To equal the Woodies, a team that we idolised, the greatest team in our mind, is unbelievable. We’d love to try to get to 12 and do it at the Open.”
