Tom Edlefsen has a competitive clay court record of 31–32 across 63 matches (49.2%). The record shows a player capable of competing here, though there is clear room to push the win rate higher. Claimed 1 title on clay: Jacksonville.

At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Tom Edlefsen has yet to record a win on clay at this stage — 0–2 across 2 Grand Slam matches. Breaking through here would mark a significant step forward on this surface.

One final reached on clay, converted into a title — a perfect finals record on this surface. 1 semifinal. 6 quarterfinals.

By format on clay — best-of-five: 1–3 (25.0%); best-of-three: 30–29 (50.8%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.

Best season: 1971 — 9–6 (60.0%) from 15 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.