Marc Polmans
Marc Polmans has been disqualified from the Shanghai Masters – here’s everything you need to know
Australian tennis player Marc Polmans found himself disqualified from the Shanghai Masters qualifiers after he struck a tennis ball, inadvertently hitting the chair umpire.
This unfortunate incident occurred when Polmans, aged 26, expressed his frustration while being on the brink of victory, which would have secured him a place in the main draw of the ATP 1000 tournament. In a moment of anger, he struck the ball while leading Italian Stefano Napolitano 7-6 (7-3), 6-6 (6-5), seemingly aiming to send it out of the court, but it ended up striking the umpire positioned above the court.
Not only will the 26-year-old Polmans, be removed from the tournament due to his immediate disqualification, but he will also have to forfeit any prize money he may have earned. The ATP code of conduct explicitly prohibits hitting the ball in frustration, regardless of where it lands, as it can lead to disqualification. Polmans’ sudden exit left fans in disbelief, and many took to social media to express their reactions and thoughts on the matter.
Marc Polmans achieved his highest ATP singles ranking of World No. 116 on October 12, 2020. In the realm of doubles, he reached a career-best ATP ranking of World No. 68 on October 16, 2017.
Notably, one of his significant accomplishments was winning the 2015 Australian Open boys’ doubles championship, where he partnered with fellow Australian Jake Delaney. They secured victory in the final match against Hubert Hurkacz and Alex Molčan. Additionally, Polmans reached the semifinals of the 2017 Australian Open doubles event, where he teamed up with Andrew Whittington.
Marc Polmans embarked on his professional tennis journey in 2012, starting with a ranking as low as 1813 at the end of that year. Over the next three years, he mainly participated in the ITF Futures tour. In a notable highlight from 2014, Polmans secured his first title alongside Steven de Waard at the Australia F9 Futures.
Their successful partnership continued into 2015, as they went on to claim an impressive five more future titles together. One of Polmans’ most remarkable achievements came at the 2020 Australian Open, where he reached the third round in the singles competition, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level of tennis. Additionally, Polmans has found success in doubles, often teaming up with fellow Australian players and earning titles on the ATP Tour.
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