Bob Bryan on Davis Cup in Delray Beach, Coaching Team USA, and Hall of Fame Honor

Bob Bryan may be retired from professional tennis, but his role in shaping American tennis continues—now from the captain’s chair. Standing alongside Florida Tennis contributor Adam Ross, the U.S. Davis Cup captain reflected on the highs of his playing days and the excitement of bringing the Davis Cup back to Delray Beach.

Looking back, "that was the top of the mountain," Bryan said of his 2007 Davis Cup victory. He and twin brother Mike clinched the title in Portland, Oregon, after wins by Andy Roddick and James Blake. "There’s nothing like winning for your country, but also for your brothers—you become so close."

Now in his second year as captain, Bryan is relishing the challenge of leading from the bench. "I'm really enjoying it. You see Davis Cup from a whole different perspective—strategies, supporting the guys. But with so many top players, the decisions are tough."

And those decisions won’t get any easier. “This year we’ve got four guys in the top 13 in the world. That’s an amazing problem to have.”

Source: USTA.

The upcoming tie against Czechia, set for September 12–13 at Delray Beach Tennis Center, is more than just another series for Bryan. It's a homecoming. He adds, "I live down the street. My kids are coming, my family’s coming. It’s going to be special."

Bryan believes the local energy will elevate the team: "This is the time fans can go nuts—paint their faces, wave flags. It brings out emotion you don’t see in other competitions."

He also spoke about Mike Bryan’s behind-the-scenes involvement: “Mike’s super involved. He’s next to me at all times. We’re both retired, but we love being part of Davis Cup in a different way.”

The conversation ended on a personal high note. With his upcoming induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bryan reflected on the journey: "You put in 30, 40 years of work, and getting that call—it meant everything. A lot of people held us up along the way. This honor is for them too."

For Bryan, his passion for tennis and representing the U.S. has never faded—it’s simply taken on a new form.

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