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were the defending champions, but lost in the second round to

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Mike Bryan Michael Carl Bryan (born April 29, 1978) is an American former doubles world No. 1 tennis player. With his twin brother Bob, he was the world's top doubles player for more than nine years, first achieving the top ranking in Septem ...

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6–3, 6–4 in the final to capture the title.

Seeds

Draw

Final rounds

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 3

Section 4

References

External links

2012 US Open – Men's draws and results
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