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Bryan Brothers Ignite Challenge To Reclaim London Title

Third seeds Bob and Mike Bryan, the four-time former titlists at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals beat sixth seeds Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo 7-6(3), 6-0 in 65 minutes on Sunday in the Group Edberg/Jarryd opener. The Bryans were unable to convert four break point opportunities – on Dodig’s serve in the first game, and Melo’s first service game at 1-1 – in the 43-minute first set. Aggressive and deep returning on Dodig’s serve in the 22-minute second set ensured the first break for a 2-0 lead. The pressure continued to mount on the Croatian-Brazilian team as the American twins hit their spots on serve to guarantee routine service holds. The Bryans have a 36-20 match record at the...

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