March 17, 2014 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Photo credit: Adam Wolfthal
Americans Bob & Mike Bryan hoisted the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Men’s Doubles Title Saturday, defeating the second-seeded duo of Alexander Peya & Bruno Soares, 6-4, 6-3. The Bryans upped their mark against the second-seeded duo of Peya & Soares to 7-1. Peya & Soares advanced to the finals after defeating the Swiss powerhouse team of Stanislas Wawrinka & Roger Federer in the semifinals.
"It was a great couple weeks for us and for the sport of doubles," said Bob. "We're excited to win our hometown ATP [World Tour] Masters 1000 and play so well against Bruno and Alex, who continue to put up great results."
The Bryans now hold 95 titles, following triumphs so far in 2014 in Delray Beach and Indian Wells, and also collected their 27th at an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament.
"The atmosphere tonight was fantastic as it has been all week for the doubles matches,” said Mike Bryan. “Bruno and Alex have again proven why they deserve to be at the top of the game and tonight we had another high quality match."
