Thomas B. Edlefsen (born December 12, 1941) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Career

Edlefsen was a member of three NCAA Championship winning teams while at the University of Southern California, in 1963, 1964 and 1966. He was a three time All-American.ATP World Tour Profile
/ref> He won the U.S. National Hardcourt doubles titles in 1963 and 1965. At the U.S. National Indoors in 1964, Edlefsen had wins over both Arthur Ashe and Roy Emerson. In 1967, he developed a nerve disease, Guillain–Barré syndrome, after suffering a reaction to a smallpox vaccination he had while with the

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. He was left with total paralysis. He recovered after six months in hospital and returned to tennis, notably making the fourth round at the

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, along the way defeating 14th seed Cliff Drysdale. Raymond Moore defeated him in the fourth round over five sets.ITF Pro Circuit Profile
/ref> In 1972, Edlefsen won a singles title at the Kansas City Open and a doubles title at the

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tournament.

Grand Prix/WCT career finals

Singles: 1 (1–0)

Doubles: 3 (1–2)

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