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Stanford products Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, along with Samantha Stosur, have received the first-ever "US Open Sportsmanship Award" presented to the male and female professional tennis players who best demonstrate excellence in sportsmanship throughout the Emirates Airline US Open Series and the US Open.

The award was presented to the three winners on Monday at the US Open by USTA Chairman of the Board and President Jon Vegosen and Sportsmanship Selection Committee Chairman Todd Martin.

"Bob and Mike are both great champions and gracious competitors, making them the perfect choice to receive the US Open Sportsmanship Award," said Vegosen. "Through all of their accomplishments on the court, Bob and Mike have exuded the class and integrity that exemplify what makes tennis such a great sport. Their success continues to set a perfect example for future generations."

Bob and Mike Bryan won the 2012 US Open men's doubles title, their fourth such Open crown, with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek. That breaks the Open Era record for the most Grand Slam team titles with their 12th major trophy. The Bryans passed Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde in the Open Era and tied John Newcombe and Tony Roche for the all-time record.

The Bryans also won the Emirates Airline US Open Series event in Toronto this summer and reached the semifinals of the Series event in Cincinnati. Off the court, Esurance, the official car insurance sponsor of the US Open, teamed up with the Bryan brothers and USTA Serves this summer to support two tennis programs benefiting at-risk youth.

— Palo Alto Online Sports/US Open

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