Scott Lipsky
A crafty American doubles specialist who used sharp net play and clever strategy to climb into the world's top 30 and claim multiple ATP titles.
Born 1981 (age 45)·American tennis player & coach·Birthday: August 14·Millennials
Biography
In the singles-dominated world of professional tennis, Scott Lipsky carved out a highly successful niche as a doubles artisan. The Stanford University alum, where he was part of an NCAA championship team, turned pro with a clear understanding of his game: a potent serve, quick hands at the net, and a strategic mind built for partnership. Over a 15-year career, he became a fixture on the ATP Tour doubles circuit, known for his reliability and tactical intelligence. Lipsky partnered with a variety of players, finding his greatest success with fellow American David Martin and others, to claim five ATP doubles titles. His consistency earned him a career-high ranking of World No. 26, and he made deep runs at all four Grand Slams, proving that mastery of the doubles craft is a pursuit all its own.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Scott was born in 1981, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Scott Was Born
The biggest hits of 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Scott's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Could drive
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Achieved a career-high ATP doubles ranking of World No. 26 in 2011.
- Won five ATP Tour doubles titles, including victories in San Jose, Delray Beach, and Newport.
- Reached the quarterfinals of the US Open men's doubles in 2011 and the mixed doubles in 2013.
- Won the NCAA Team Championship with Stanford University in 2000.
Did You Know?
He won his first ATP doubles title in 2011 at the SAP Open in San Jose with partner Rajeev Ram.
He represented the United States in Davis Cup competition in 2012.
He played college tennis at Stanford University alongside other future pros like Bob and Mike Bryan.
“Doubles is about partnership, anticipation, and making the right play at the net.”
