In this episode of Going Pro by ATA, professional tennis player Marc Polmans joins us to share his powerful journey from South Africa to the world stage of Australian tennis.Marc opens up about the mental and physical challenges of the pro tour, managing injuries, and the realities of climbing the rankings through Futures and Challenger events. He discusses how family support—especially from his brother—has been instrumental, and why mental toughness is non-negotiable in today’s game.Marc also reveals the story behind his brand The Ultimate Digger, how he handles financial pressures as a pro athlete, and what it takes to stay motivated through setbacks. Plus, we touch on lessons learned from a controversial moment on court and his most memorable matches to date.Whether you're a tennis fan, aspiring pro, or simply inspired by stories of grit and perseverance, this is a must-listen.🎧 Topics Covered:Marc’s move from South Africa to AustraliaBreaking into pro tennisInjury recovery and mental strengthFinancial challenges on tourFamily support and brotherly coachingThe evolution of his aggressive playing styleCreating The Ultimate Digger brandControversial on-court momentsNavigating life on the Futures and ITF circuitWhat keeps him grinding to reach the top again📌 Subscribe for more tennis insights and athlete stories from Going Pro by ATA.#MarcPolmans #TennisPodcast #ProTennis #GoingProbyATA #UltimateDigger #TennisLife #TennisJourney #AthleteMindset #MentalResilience #InjuryRecovery #AustralianTennis #TennisTraining #ITFTour #ChallengerTour #TennisBrand #Sportsmanship #PlayerJourney #TennisGrindChapters00:00Journey from South Africa to Australia02:58The Path to Professional Tennis05:59Career Highlights and Challenges09:01Managing Expectations and Pressure12:12Financial Strategies in Professional Tennis14:53Brotherly Bond and Support17:47Evolution of Game and Mental Toughness20:48The Strength of the Current Tour24:08Lessons from a Controversial Incident28:27Overcoming Injury and Recovery Journey30:01Navigating Tournament Schedules and Ranking Goals31:08Experiences on the Futures Tour32:04Assessing Current Form and Game Level35:11The Birth of the Ultimate Digger Brand37:39Memorable Matches and Career Highlights46:03Challenging Opponents and Game Styles