Jim Thomas (tennis)

Jim Thomas (born September 24, 1974) is an American politician and former professional tennis player.

Jim played four years at Stanford University from 1992 to 1996 and earned a degree in American Studies before turning pro.

He is involved with Victory Gallop in Bath, Ohio, an equestrian therapy organisation for at-risk children.

Thomas's career best effort at a Grand Slam was the 2005 US Open where he and Paul Goldstein made the semi-finals.

He recorded doubles wins over Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin, the Bryan brothers and Pat Rafter amongst others, in his career.