
PLAYER PROFILE
Marc Polmans
- Age25
- 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
2021 | 194 |
2020 | 123 |
2019 | 132 |
2018 | 144 |
2017 | 318 |
2016 | 226 |
2015 | 843 |
2014 | 1035 |
2013 | 1581 |
2012 | 1813 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
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
Courting opportunity at National 11s Camp

21 hours ago
As top young Australians experienced tennis on courts their heroes had trained on, they also gained priceless insights into what that elite level requires.
Read moreAs top young Australians experienced tennis on courts their heroes had trained on, they also gained priceless insights into what that elite level requires.
Social round-up: Aussies enjoying Roland Garros

19 May, 2022
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...
Kyrgios and Kokkinakis continue electric Australian Open run

23 January, 2022
Fan favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are through to the men's doubles quarterfinals at Australian Open 2022.
Read moreFan favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are through to the men's doubles quarterfinals at Australian Open 2022.
Peers and Polasek charge into Australian Open 2022 quarterfinals

23 January, 2022
Australia's John Peers and Slovak partner Filip Polasek have continued their impressive form to book a spot in the Australian Open 2022 men's doubles quarterfinals.
Read moreAustralia's John Peers and Slovak partner Filip Polasek have continued their impressive form to book a spot in the Australian Open 2022 men's doubles quarterfinals.