Olympus, the exclusive title sponsor of the Olympus US Open Series and official sponsor of the US Open, joins forces with top seed American professional doubles tennis players Bob and Mike Bryan, the “Bryan Brothers.”
The partnership unites two powerful brands: Olympus and the world’s dominating men’s doubles team. Both are synonymous with quality and precision, and will work together to increase awareness of Olympus’ sponsorship and the sport of tennis. It provides an exceptional opportunity to engage with people interested in active, healthy lifestyles.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled about our partnership with Olympus. It’s great to be working with a company that has been a strong supporter of tennis and the Olympus US Open Series,” said Bob and Mike Bryan. “We immediately were impressed with Olympus’ team, and most especially, their cameras. It’s going to be a lot of fun to use them while on tour.”
Born on April 29, 1978, “The Bryans,” as they are known, are twin brothers recognized worldwide for their trademark chest-bumps after scoring big points. They enjoy support from their fan club known as “Bryan’s Bunch.” The group of more than 200 members wear lime green “Bryan’s Bunch” tees to the many tournaments.
The brothers also are recognized for their aggressive style of play. They both play with single-handed backhands, yet Bob is left-handed and Mike is right-handed. The Bryans are the only two players in professional tennis who use the exact same racquet brand, model, weight and string tension.
“Olympus is excited about the opportunity to sponsor players who not only have great talent, but also share values similar to those of Olympus: high-performance, dedication, commitment, continuous improvement and teamwork,” said Mark Huggins, executive director, Brand Marketing for Olympus Imaging America Inc. “All qualities that Olympus as a company encourages in its employees – making Olympus and the Bryan Brothers a great match!”
