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Tom 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 )〕 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.〔''Montreal Gazette'', ("Unseeded Tom Edlefsen Upsets Roy Emerson" ), February 21, 1964, p. 24〕 In 1967, he developed a nerve disease, Guillain–Barré syndrome, after suffering a reaction to a smallpox vaccination he had while with the Air Force Reserves. He was left with total paralysis.〔''Los Angeles Times'', "Tom Edlefsen Beats Virus", June 30, 1968〕 He recovered after six months in hospital and returned to tennis, notably making the fourth round at the 1968 Wimbledon Championships, along the way defeating 14th seed Cliff Drysdale. Raymond Moore defeated him in the fourth round over five sets.〔(ITF Pro Circuit Profile )〕 In 1972, Edlefsen won a singles title at the Kansas City Open and a doubles title at the Washington Indoor tournament.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tom Edlefsen」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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