| Country (sports) |  Philippines |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 January 1969 Manila, Philippines |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 12–15 (Davis Cup) |
| Highest ranking | No. 731 (23 Oct 1995) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–3 (Davis Cup) |
| Highest ranking | No. 883 (10 May 1993) |
Joseph Lizardo (born 17 January 1969) is a Filipino former professional tennis player.
Born and raised in Manila, Lizardo played in the junior draws of Wimbledon and the US Open, before taking up a full scholarship to Temple University in Philadelphia. [1] He won an A-10 singles championship in 1987 and graduated with a business/marketing degree in 1991. [2]
Lizardo represented the Philippines in the Davis Cup as well as in regional events, including the 1994 Asian Games. He won six medals for the Philippines at the Southeast Asian Games. In Davis Cup competition, Lizardo featured in a total of 14 ties, from 1992 to 1999, winning 12 singles rubbers. His best win came against former top-50 player Shuzo Matsuoka of Japan in 1995.
Now based in California, Lizardo is married to Filipino American actress Belinda Panelo. [3]
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