Bryans crowned in men’s doubles

Pakistan's Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi and India's Rohan Bopanna lost the US Open men's doubles final to US top seeds Mike and Bob Bryan on Friday but were winners in their wider mission to inspire peace.

With United Nations ambassadors Hardeep Singh Puri of India and Abdullah Hussain Haroon of Pakistan sitting together cheering on the "Indo-Pak Express", Qureshi and Bopanna were beaten by the top-ranked duo 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4).

"This has been the best match we ever played. These guys played incredible. We had to step up and match their energy," Bob Bryan said. "Maybe it's lifting their games they are playing for the world not just for India and Pakistan."