The great American doubles player and former Grand Slams champion Bob Bryan is named captain of US Davis Cupsaid the country’s tennis association (USTA) on Monday.
Bryan, who has won 16 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles with his twin brother Mike and seven in mixed doubles, will compete for the group stage in September this year.
Last year he was acting captain when Mardy Fish was unable to travel to Scotland after contracting COVID-19.
“I am extremely honored and humbled by this opportunity to captain the United States Davis Cup team,” Bryan, 44, said in a statement.
“I have been inspired by watching young American players continue to rise and I am motivated to contribute to this positive momentum.” Add.
“I look forward to working with the players, their coaches, teams and USTA support staff on our mission to bring the Cup back to America.”
Bryan played on the US Davis Cup team from 2003 to 2020, helping the country win its last trophy in 2007 to extend its record to 32 titles. He retired in 2020.
Source: La Verdad
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