Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan beat the defending champions Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open to capture their 61st doubles title together. With this victory they are tied with Australians Paul Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde for the most career doubles titles.

“There are a lot of opportunities out there to get that 62, but it would be more special at a Grand Slam," said Bob Bryan. "We’re just really happy to win this one right now against such a great team; one of our rivals of the past three years. It feels awesome to share a record with the Woodies; those guys were our idols. We were lucky to grow up when they were at their best and we learned a lot from them; they played a beautiful game of doubles. To be mentioned in the same sentence as those guys is everything to us. It’s what makes number 61 so special.”

"The Woodies were fantastic," concurred Mike Bryan. "They have a lot of records. It’s nice to share one with them. But you can’t compare it; we’re totally different teams. They played a beautiful brand of doubles, as Bob said. They didn’t have the big serves, but they were so smart out there. We’ve learned a lot of things from them about poaching. They had a better finals record; when they got to a finals match they usually won it. They were clutch players. They’re great guys too; fantastic players and even better guys off the court."

The Bryans will also move back to No. 1 in the ATP Doubles Team Rankings on Monday.

Nestor and Zimonjic, who won four titles this year, two on clay - Monte Carlo and Barcelona last month, were looking to record their ninth victory in 13 meetings with the Bryan brothers.

"The Bryans always play us tough," said Nestor. "We've had some good wins against them but they've been too tough this season.

"Obviously, it's all about the Slams for us now, and our next big objective is the French Open. We'll head to Paris now and regroup. We want to be playing our best in a week when the major begins."

Bryan Brothers win Madrid Open, Tie Woodies Record of 61