Bob and Mike Bryan never lost serve once during the Wimbledon doubles tournament, and yet they won't win the title. The top-ranked twins from the United States lost 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9) in the semifinals Thursday to Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Kevin Ullyett of Zimbabwe. The Bryans were trying to reach a fourth consecutive men's doubles final at the All England Club. They won the title in 2006. "Just not losing serve the whole week is a good effort," Bob said. "To leave here with a semifinal loss is disappointing, because I thought we had some momentum into that match." Bob was astonished by the energy of Bjorkman, who won doubles titles with Todd Woodbridge from 2002-04 but is retiring later this year. "I've never seen Bjorkman serve so well," Bob said. "If he serves like that, he's got a great shot to win the...
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