Bryan brothers retiring in 2020

The Bryan brothers are grateful for the opportunity to live out their dreams of playing professional tennis. (ATP)

US men’s doubles duo Bob and Mike Bryan said Wednesday they will retire at the end of the 2020 season, bringing the curtain down on one of the most successful pairings in tennis history.

The 41-year-old twins said in a statement they planned to hang up their racquets after taking part in next year’s US Open, where they made their Grand Slam championship debut in 1995.

Since that first Slam appearance, the Bryans have racked up a record 118 trophies including 16 Grand Slam doubles titles. They also won at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Bob Bryan said they opted to end their 2019 season after the US Open in order to remain fresh for next year.

“We decided that it would be best to rest our minds and strengthen our bodies in preparation for 2020 which will be our final season on the ATP Tour,” Bob Bryan said in a statement.

“It has truly been a magical ride,” he added. “However, we want to end this great ride while we’re healthy and we can still compete for titles.”

At their peak, the Bryans were formidable, rising to No. 1 in the rankings for the first time in 2003.

They spent a total of 438 weeks at the top and ended 10 seasons as No. 1.