Bob and Mike Bryan defeated Stephen Huss and Wesley Moodie 6-3, 7-5 to win Houston title.
"This event was loaded with top teams - not necessarily the Top 8 but a lot of Grand Slam champions in this field," said Mike Bryan. "We feel to get out of this tournament with a title; it really bodes well for the clay court season for us."
This was their third title in four years in Houston and their 59th tournament victory! They need just two more to equal the record of Australian duo Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde.
"Fifty-nine - it's a big number and yeah, we're looking at 61," said Bob Bryan. "I think we can conceivably shoot that down in the next year if we keep playing well. But who knows? We'll cherish every title that we get."
Before the start of the match, Bryan brothers received Ernest Langston Sportsmanship trophy, the award given to a current or former player or players who demonstrate great sportsmanship during the tournament. The award is named for Ernest Langston, who served as River Oaks International Tournament Chairman from 1946-49 and 1952-56.
"We like playing here - this is a beautiful club," said Mike Bryan of the River Oaks Country Club. "We've had a fun week; I wish we could be here every week."
(via ATP World Tour, photo/ Aaron M. Sprecher ROCC)
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