PopSockle and the Bryans — The Cincinnati Masters Doubles Finals

August 21, 2014August 22, 2014 Val and J.D.

Airborne flying Vasek Pospisil — I’ve changed my mind…THIS is my favorite shot of Vashy.

Vasek Pospisil crouched down despair missed shot head in hands on racquet photos pics — Despite the balletic moves, the PopSockle duo just couldn’t get the edge on the Bryans. Here Vashy mourns a shot that didn’t go where intended.

Airborne Mike Bryan — Leaping Mike going up for the smash…

Bryan Brothers fist bump — Wonder Twins power…activate!

Vashy Popsicle wiping sweat from face wristband sweaty sexy shirt nipple hot guys doubles final — An uber sweaty and frustrated Vashy…

Though they did a traditional one earlier, the end-of-match Bryan Brothers chest bump was land-locked, and looked more like a guy trying to start a fight in a bar… #YouTalkingToMe?…

And just like that, it was all over. The Bryans handed the PopSockle team their first defeat, winning the Cincy doubles championship 6-3, 6-2.

Bryan Brothers victory — The Bryans soak up the love from the cheering crowd…

Jack Sock leaving court prematurely — And a disappointed Jack Sock packs up to leave, before his buddy Vasek reminds him there’s a trophy ceremony to get through…

Jack Sock Vasek Pospisil accept trophies doubles final Western and Southern Open Cincinnati — The boys accept their finalist trophies…

Sock Pospisil doubles final speech Cincinnati — Still synchronized in their movements, PopSockle thanks their teams and families, Vashy giving a special shout-out to his dad.

Bryan Brothers speech victory Cincinnati — Love the random ways the guys are holding their vase trophies. #dudes

Though things got a bit tense and aggressive during the match, the two teams were full of praise in their speeches. Jack Sock noted there was a reason the Bryans are considered the best doubles team ever, and that if he and Vasek had to lose to anyone, he was glad it was these guys. Bob Bryan, in turn, gave props to the up-and-coming team and especially to Jack as the big American hope in singles.