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Star
Free Press, Rhiannon Potkey, July 30, 2001:
"Bryans Bring Out Their Best for L.A.; Mercedes-Benz Cup: Camarillo
Twins Win Tournament The Have Coveted for so Long."
"Los Angeles - - - As Jan-Michael Gambills return sailed
past the baseline, Mike and Bob pumped their fist, let out a victory
cry and showed the vertical leap that has helped them hit so many
overhead winners"
"On Saturday, in front of (what Tournament Director Bob Kramer)
called the largest crowd to witness a doubles match (in the history
of the tournament), the Bryans defeated Andy Roddick and Gambill 7-5,
7-6 (8-6) to win their fourth championship of the year."
"This is the sweetest tournament win, said Mike.
Its cool to do it in front of everyone we know. They havent
seen us play at this level before."
"The Bryans, who had never won a doubles match in this tournament
prior to this year, opened the match by breaking Roddick in a game
that lasted 14 points . . . . ."
" . . . . . They hit some good shots in the breaker to
come back. said Bob. Mike just relaxed and hit a good
return. Ourknowledge of doubles is a little greater than theirs since
we have been playing since age 6. Going into the match, we knew if
we could return their strong serves and get in some rallies that our
doubles strategies would come into play."
"The victory marks the third championship the Bryans have won
in four tournaments. They captured titles at London/Queens Club
on June 11 and Newport on July 9. In between, they reached the semifinals
of Wimbledon. They extended their doubles record since that time to
17-1. The Bryans are expected to move up into the top four in the
ATP World Doubles Championships when todays standings are released."
"We have so much confidence now and it sems like everything
is going right, said Mike. "It feels like all the breakers
will go our way. I think we are handling the pressure better because
we have been in those situations before."
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