PLAYER PROFILE
Marc Polmans
- Age26
- Born 2 May 1997
- LivesEast Brighton, Victoria
- CoachPeter Luczak and John McCurdy
“It was just a few points here and there, and I just tried to play a little more aggressive and try to get him moving. ”
— Marc Polmans, 21 Jan 2020
» Australian Open: Battling Polmans caps memorable day for Aussie men
On court
- Began playing tennis at the age of four after visiting his local club.
- Born in South Africa, his family moved to Australia and settled in southeast Melbourne.
- Captured the Danish Junior Cup singles title in 2012.
- Ultimate goal is to win a Grand Slam event, represent Australia and reach the World’s top 10.
- Admires former world no. 1 Rafael Nadal because he is “the best competitor in the world”
- Career influences include his parents plus Tony Vermaak, his first tennis coach.
- Won his first Grand Slam main draw match at Australian Open 2020, overcoming world No.68 Mikhail Kukushkin in five sets.
- Scored his first top-50 win as a No.122-ranked lucky loser at Roland Garros in 2020, defeating France’s world No.38 Ugo Humbert in the first round.
Off court
- Hobbies include computer games plus playing badminton, squash and table tennis.
- His parents are Gavin and Nicola and he has a younger brother, Greg.
Year-end singles ranking history
2023 | 150 |
2022 | 335 |
2021 | 194 |
2020 | 123 |
2019 | 132 |
2018 | 144 |
2017 | 318 |
2016 | 226 |
2015 | 843 |
2014 | 1035 |
2013 | 1581 |
2012 | 1813 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2023 Canberra ITF
2019 Zhangjiagang Challenger, Traralgon Challenger
2018 Launceston Challenger, Renmark F1 ITF, Mildura F2 ITF, Mornington F3 ITF
2017 Canberra F2 ITF, Canberra F3 ITF
2016 Mozambique F1 ITF, Mozambique F2 ITF, Zimbabwe F2 ITF, Alice Springs F5 ITF
Finals
2019 Kaohsiung Challenger
2018 Mornington F4 ITF, Tallahassee Challenger, Stockton Challenger
2017 Italy F11 ITF
2016 Zimbabwe F1 ITF, USA F25 ITF, USA F26 ITF, Brisbane F6 ITF, Canberra Challenger
Marc Polmans in the news
Hunter advances to final round of Indian Wells qualifying
5 March, 2024
Storm Hunter continues her excellent form in singles, moving to within one win of the main draw of the WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells.
Read moreStorm Hunter continues her excellent form in singles, moving to within one win of the main draw of the WTA 1000 tournament at Indian Wells.
Aussie weekly wrap: Seven Australians feature in finals
4 February, 2024
Ellen Perez, a doubles finalist in Linz with American Nicole Melichar-Martinez, was among seven Australian players to feature in professional tennis finals this week.
Read moreEllen Perez, a doubles finalist in Linz with American Nicole Melichar-Martinez, was among seven Australian players to feature in professional tennis finals this week.
Hijikata headlines as Australian Pro Tour heads to Tasmania
29 January, 2024
Defending champion Rinky Hijikata is returning to the Burnie International this week.
Read moreDefending champion Rinky Hijikata is returning to the Burnie International this week.
Hunter and Siniakova battle their way into Australian Open 2024 semifinals
24 January, 2024
Australian Storm Hunter advances to the Australian Open 2024 women's doubles semifinals alongside Czech partner Katerina Siniakova.
Read moreAustralian Storm Hunter advances to the Australian Open 2024 women's doubles semifinals alongside Czech partner Katerina Siniakova.