The Tennis Files Podcast

Today on TFP I spoke with Punch Maleka, former ATP professional. Punch hails from South Africa and he told me about his experiences training in his home country that equipped him with the tools and mental attitudes to succeed on the tour. He has defeated several top 300 players while he was a professional, and is still crushing it in mens open money tournaments at the age of 37.Punch recently defeated two ATP players, one currently ranked in the top #250. Punch also coaches students at the Gulph Mills Tennis Club in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. His passion and knowledge of the game shines as brightly as his tennis career in this interview. You don’t want to miss all the wonderful advice and tips that Punch told me on the fifth episode of TFP.In this episode, we learn about: What it was like to train in South Africa The importance of having great mentors and coaches How character and integrity determine your true success in life How to play more efficiently by watching other players Training with a purpose i