Nationality: American
Resides: Boston, Massachusetts
Birthday: Jan 20 1967
Occupation: Lawyer
Preferred wall: Either
American Doug Lifford's greatest asset is his mind. His astute understanding of the game has made the former Harvard all American a local celebrity in his hometown of Boston where Doug has won numerous singles, doubles, and mixed doubles state championship titles. Teamed with an assortment of players throughout his ISDA career including Greg Zaff, Scott Stoneburgh, James Hewitt, and most recently Pat Malloy, Doug has found his way into numerous ISDA semi-finals. The soft-spoken lawyer who preaches the importance of 'purpose' with every swing of the racquet is also an avid outdoorsman, snowboarder and political antagonist ready to discuss the latest headlines.
Career highlights
- 2007 US National 40+ Doubles champion
- 1st Team All American Harvard
- 5 time Massachusetts Doubles state champion
- 3 time Massachusetts Singles state champion
- 3 time Massachusetts Mixed state champion
ISDA highlights
- 2004 University Club of Boston semi-finalist
- 2002 The Elite semi-finalist
- 2002 Philadelphia Open semi-finalist
- 2001 US Pro Championships semi-finalist