Bryan brothers pull out of Rio Games citing health concerns

Tennis: Citi Open-Bryan/Bryan v Dodig/Melo(Reuters) – Americans Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful doubles team in men&;s tennis history, have pulled out of the defense of their title at the Rio Games saying their family&039;s health is their top priority. "After countless hours of deliberation Mike and I have decided to forego the Rio Olympics," the pair wrote on their Facebook page on Saturday. "Though we&039;d love to compete again, as husbands and fathers, our family&039;s health is now our top priority." Many athletes have withdrawn from the Olympics over concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus linked to birth defects in newborn babies and possible neurological problems in adults.

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