Bryan twins clinch No. 1 spot

BANGALORE: American twins Bob and Mike Bryan clinched the year-end No. 1 ATP doubles team ranking for a record eighth time and for the fourth consecutive season. They achieved the feat with a couple of tournaments to go.
The 34-year-old twins compiled another outstanding campaign, highlighted by their capturing an all-time record-equalling (with/ John Newcombe-Tony Roche) 12th Grand Slam title (an open era record) at the final Slam of the year the US Open and winning the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
They were also champions in Sydney, Monte-Carlo, Nice, Toronto and Beijing, as well as finalists at the Australian Open and Roland Garros. They are the only team to win at least five titles for 10 straight years.
Bob said, "Finishing No. 1 is always our ultimate goal when we start any season and to achieve this again feels amazing. The quality of doubles continues to get tougher each year and it is an honour to finish ahead of so many strong teams."
"Winning the gold medal along with the US Open has made this past summer one of the most memorable times in our career. I want thank our coach, my family, and our fans for their incredible support. We look forward to heading back to Europe for Paris and London."