Bryan brothers would be tested in this dream doubles tournament

"Emerson was a big hit at parties. He drank enormous quantities without getting drunk. All the beer did to him was increase the fluency of his demonstrative
Bryan brothers would be tested in this dream doubles tournament
Bryan brothers would be tested in this dream doubles tournament /

Mike (left) and Bob Bryan have won a record 15 Grand Slam titles, including four in a row.
Mike (left) and Bob Bryan have won a record 15 Grand Slam titles, including four in a row :: Paul Crock/AFP/Getty Images
Todd Woodbridge (left) and Mark Woodforde were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010.
Todd Woodbridge (left) and Mark Woodforde were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 :: Clive Brunskill/Allsport

"Emerson was a big hit at parties. He drank enormous quantities without getting drunk. All the beer did to him was increase the fluency of his demonstrative gifts as a raconteur. He could act both parts while describing points in a particular match, whirling about the room as he played imaginary lobs and drop shots and gave a running commentary at the same time. Usually, such points ended with Emerson poised near a beer-laden refrigerator."


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