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Twins relish rare doubles limelight in Davis Cup final
By Emma Graham-Harrison
SEVILLE, Spain, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Twins Bob and Mike Bryan will have a rare opportunity to grab the spotlight on Saturday when they attempt to keep alive the United States's challenge in the Davis Cup final against Spain.
With the U.S. trailing 2-0, the Bryan brothers will enter Seville's Olympic Stadium knowing they have to defeat Rafael Nadal and Tommy Robredo in the doubles rubber to take the contest into a third day.
"For us this is probably the biggest competition," Mike Bryan said.
"Walking out there, I think we know this is probably the biggest moment of our lives. And we're going to give it hell."
Champions a record 31 times but seeking their first title since 1995, the Americans have been left in a precarious position following the defeats of Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick on the slow red clay on Friday.
The Bryans have had an excellent career that includes winning the 2003 French Open and the Masters Cup over the past two seasons.
Despite their wholesome all-American good looks, the brothers often have to contest their matches in front of half-empty stands.
Hence their match on Saturday in front of 27,000 fans will test their skills to survive a hostile crowd in an almost uniquely high-profile match.
WINNING RECORD
The Spanish squad are well aware that the brothers's hunger for victory is backed by their tennis.
"I know that the point in the doubles will be the most difficult one (of the final)," said Juan Avendano, part of Spain's three-man coaching team.
The brothers have won all three of their Davis Cup matches this year without dropping a set, while Robredo and Nadal have claimed only one victory.
Right-handed Mike and left-handed Bob, born two minutes apart, have the advantage of years of experience as a team.
They are also the only Americans with a proven record on the slow clay courts that generally favour the Spanish.
"The Bryans won the French Open on clay, so they've obviously had success," Roddick said.
BOBANDMIKE.COM
U.S. coach Patrick McEnroe did not make the unusual decision to give two of four team berths to doubles players simply because of the strong games of the 26-year-old twins.
In a squad that has made much of their team spirit, the two Stanford University graduates are top cheerleaders.
"They bring a lot of enthusiasm and I think help the other singles players relax, you know," McEnroe said.
Their friendly website, bobandmike.com, gives fans a glimpse into a life beyond tennis, including a band which features Roddick as an occasional guest star.
Fans can listen to a recording of the world's fastest server rapping along to early 1990s hit 'Ice Ice Baby', or browse a list of favourite music including U2 and Fleetwood Mac.
Their relaxed attitude might be part of the draw for their "Bryan's bunch" fan club, who follow them round the world in green t-shirts and post stories on meetings with the twins.
Regardless of whether they manage to frustrate the Spaniards and satisfy their fans, the twins expect their Seville showdown to leave memories that will take years to fade.
"This is above all (other tournaments). You know grand slams, after playing Davis Cup, kind of just feel like any other week," said Bob Bryan.