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 #TennisGrindChapters00:00 Journey from South Africa to Australia02:58 The Path to Professional Tennis05:59 Career Highlights and Challenges09:01 Managing Expectations and Pressure12:12 Financial Strategies in Professional Tennis14:53 Brotherly Bond and Support17:47 Evolution of Game and Mental Toughness20:48 The Strength of the Current Tour24:08 Lessons from a Controversial Incident28:27 Overcoming Injury and Recovery Journey30:01 Navigating Tournament Schedules and Ranking Goals31:08 Experiences on the Futures Tour32:04 Assessing Current Form and Game Level35:11 The Birth of the Ultimate Digger Brand37:39 Memorable Matches and Career Highlights46:03 Challenging Opponents and Game Styles