Throughout their record-setting doubles careers, Bob and Mike Bryan have been paragons of professionalism. But last year, they decided they were not professional enough — at least for their advancing age.
The 2015 season was uneven by their standards, marked by bouts of niggling injuries. It had the 37-year-old Bryans rethinking their training methods, off-season habits and travel needs.
When they contacted their trainer in September to prepare for this year, the message was clear: Take us to a new level.
“We want to get back to No. 1,” Bob told Emile Hadad, a Florida-based trainer who has worked with the Bryans since 2011.