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byThe French Touch AcademyAvailable online and at Tennis Academy in MumbaiStarts from₹90,000 Per MonthView full gallery

We bridge the gap between Indian talent and international standards. Meet our team of ATP-experienced coaches bringing the French Touch method directly to Mumbai courts.

We bring top-tier French coaching expertise to India. Our consultant coaches from France schedule programs with us for six weeks annually, ensuring our players receive authentic, high-level European training.

Meet the minds behind our method. Our staff consists of experienced professionals dedicated to nurturing talent and building the next generation of tennis champions.

Meet consultant coach Charles Auffray, a former top 200 ATP player and former coach of top professionals like Benoit Paire. His expertise is integral to our program's structure and success.

Introducing consultant coach Julien Varlet, a former top 100 ATP player. His experience competing at the highest level provides invaluable insights for our aspiring professional and collegiate players.

Consultant coach Olivier Tauma brings a wealth of experience, having coached top 100 ATP players like Marton Fucsovics. His knowledge of the pro tour helps our players understand what it takes to succeed.

Meet consultant coach Yannick Jankovitz, a former top 200 ATP player. He has coached top 100 and 300 ATP players, bringing current, relevant tour-level strategies to our academy.

Marcelo Pacheco, Head Coach at the French Touch Academy, has 25 years of coaching experience, including mentoring a top 20 WTA player. His leadership shapes our coaching philosophy.

Thomas Scherlé serves as a fitness coach at our India center and has coached top professional players. His expertise ensures our athletes are physically prepared for the rigors of competition.

Meet Himanshu Mali, our Head Coach at the F.T. Tennis Center India. As a former ITF and AITA ranked professional, he has firsthand experience navigating the junior and men's circuits in India.

Jilani A. Shaikh is our certified Strength and Conditioning and Peak Performance coach. He designs and implements the physical training programs that build our players' athletic foundations.

About World-Class Coaching Team

Our coaching structure pairs consistent, daily guidance from our Mumbai-based head coaches with the expertise of visiting French consultants. Unlike many academies where the 'famous' coaches are just names on a wall, our French staff are physically present in Mumbai for six weeks every year, actively correcting your mechanics and ensuring the same training intensity used on the ATP tour is applied to your game here.

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The French Touch Academy

Available online and at Tennis Academy in MumbaiStarts from ₹90,000 Per Month

We aren't here to just hit balls; we are building a new generation of players in Mumbai. Our team combines the local grit of Indian competitive tennis with the precise technical standards of the French circuit to push your game past its current limits.

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