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byThe French Touch AcademyAt Tennis Academy in MumbaiStarts from₹25,000 per player / weekView full gallery

We bring the French Touch training philosophy to Mumbai. Our team blends ATP experience with intense physical conditioning to prepare players for the international circuit.

Who are we? We are a team of dedicated coaches committed to developing the next generation of tennis talent, as seen here strategizing on the court.

Our story begins in France at one of Europe's top academies, founded by former pro player Charles Auffray. We bring that legacy and 20 years of experience to India.

Our mission is to share our expertise. We use the same training methods and philosophy from France to help Indian players achieve their dreams of going pro or earning US college scholarships.

This is the French Touch Method in action. A coach observes a player's form during a drill, embodying our hands-on, high-intensity training approach.

Our method is based on four key principles: Rigor, Intensity, Repetition, and Volume. This is how we help players achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Wondering who our staff are? We are a collective of experienced tennis professionals dedicated to your development.

We bring top talent to you. Our consultant coaches from France schedule 6 weeks of annual presence in India to run programs and ensure our training is world-class.

Meet consultant coach Yannick Jankovitz, a former top 200 ATP player who has coached top 100 and top 300 ATP professionals.

Introducing consultant coach Julien Varlet, a former Top 100 ATP player who brings immense professional experience to our team.

Learn from Olivier Tauma, a former top 500 ATP player and coach to multiple top 100 ATP professionals like Marton Fucsovics.

About Our World-Class Coaching Team & Method

When you train with us, you are not just following a static syllabus. Our consultant coaches from France are present on-ground for six weeks annually, working directly alongside our Mumbai-based head coaches to stress-test your game. Whether it is video analysis using PlaySight or high-volume basket drills, every session is designed to mimic the intensity of the professional ATP tour, so you know exactly where you stand against international benchmarks.

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The French Touch Academy

At Tennis Academy in MumbaiStarts from ₹25,000 per player / week

We are a team that lives and breathes competitive tennis. We have bridged the gap between our academy in France and our Mumbai base to ensure you get elite international coaching right here at home. If you are ready to put in the work, we are here to build your future.

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