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David Goffin

Goffin at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters
Country (sports)	Belgium
Residence	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Born	(1990-12-07) 7 December 1990 (age 34) Rocourt, Liège, Belgium
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Turned pro	2009
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Yannis Demeroutis
Prize money	US $17,991,365  40th all-time in earnings
Singles
Career record	346–256 (57.48%) (57.5%)
Career titles	6
Highest ranking	No. 7 (20 November 2017)
Current ranking	No. 54 (13 January 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (2017)
French Open	QF (2016)
Wimbledon	QF (2019, 2022)
US Open	4R (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	F (2017)
Olympic Games	3R (2016)
Doubles
Career record	17–35 (32.69%) (32.7%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 158 (15 July 2019)
Current ranking	No. 855 (13 January 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2013, 2025)
US Open	1R (2012, 2015)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	F (2015, 2017)
Hopman Cup	RR (2018)

David Goffin (born 7 December 1990) is a professional tennis player from Belgium. He is known for being the highest-ranked male Belgian tennis player ever. He was the first and only Belgian man to reach the top 10 in the world rankings.

David has won six major tennis titles and reached nine other finals. One of his biggest achievements was reaching the final of the 2017 ATP Finals. He made his big breakthrough at the 2012 French Open. There, he made it to the fourth round, even though he only got into the tournament as a "lucky loser." He played against tennis legend Roger Federer in that round.

Goffin has reached the quarterfinals at four major tournaments: the French Open (2016), the Australian Open (2017), and Wimbledon (2019 and 2022). At the 2017 ATP Finals, he beat top players like Rafael Nadal (world No. 1) and Roger Federer (world No. 2). He is currently the No. 1 Belgian player.

How David Goffin Plays Tennis

David Goffin plays a style of tennis called "offensive baseliner." This means he mostly stays at the back of the court. He hits the ball with lots of power and accuracy.

His forehand shot is strong and helps him move his opponents around. But his best shot is his two-handed backhand, especially when he hits it down the line. Many people think it's one of the best backhands in tennis. He can hit winning shots with both his forehand and backhand.

Goffin is also very good at returning serves. In 2017, he won over half of the points when his opponent hit a second serve. His own serve can reach speeds of about 200 kilometers per hour (125 mph). He moves very well around the court and can get to difficult balls. He is also decent at the net, but it's not his main strength.

David Goffin uses racquets from Wilson. His clothes and shoes are from Asics.

David Goffin's Tennis Journey

Early Years in Tennis

As a junior player, David won 76 matches and lost 40. He reached his highest junior ranking of No. 10 in the world in July 2008. He played in two junior Grand Slam events in 2008.

From 2009 to 2011, Goffin played in smaller tournaments called Futures and Challengers. In 2011, he won his first match on the main ATP tour at the Chennai Open.

2012: Big Moment at the French Open

In 2012, David reached the quarterfinals of an ATP tournament for the first time at the Chennai Open.

At the French Open 2012, David didn't win his final qualifying match. But he got into the main tournament as a "lucky loser" because another player pulled out. This was his first time playing in a Grand Slam. He surprised everyone by winning his first three matches. He became the first lucky loser to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam since 1995. In the fourth round, he played against the famous Roger Federer. David even won the first set against Federer before losing the match.

He also played at Wimbledon that year and reached the third round. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he lost in the first round. He also played at the US Open, losing in the first round to Tomáš Berdych.

2013: Ups and Downs

In 2013, David played in his first Brisbane International tournament. He also played against Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, at the French Open. Even though he lost, he played well and showed his skill. He reached the third round in Cincinnati but lost to Djokovic again.

2014: First Big Wins

Goffin at the 2014 Winston-Salem Open

After losing at Wimbledon, David had an amazing winning streak from July to August. He won four tournaments in a row! Three of these were Challenger events, and the fourth was his first main ATP tour title at the Austrian Open Kitzbühel. He beat Dominic Thiem in the final. During this time, he won 20 matches in a row.

In September, he won his second ATP title at the Moselle Open in France. These wins helped his ranking jump over 75 spots. He entered the world's top 40 for the first time.

At the 2014 Swiss Indoors in Basel, he reached his first ATP 500 final. He beat Milos Raonic, which was his first win against a top-10 player. He lost the final to Roger Federer. David started 2014 ranked 111th but finished at No. 22. Because of this huge improvement, he won the "Comeback Player of the Year" award.

2015: Top 20 and Davis Cup Final

In 2015, David continued to do well. He reached two more ATP finals and broke into the world's top 20 players. He also played a big part in the Belgian Davis Cup team reaching the final. They lost to Great Britain, with David losing his match to Andy Murray.

2016: Reaching the Top 15

David reached the fourth round of the 2016 Australian Open. In March, he made it to his first Masters 1000 semifinal at Indian Wells. He then reached another semifinal in Miami, losing to Novak Djokovic.

At the French Open, he reached the quarterfinals for the first time. He lost to Dominic Thiem. At Wimbledon, he reached the fourth round. He also played in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, reaching the third round.

2017: Top 10 and ATP Finals Runner-up

David started 2017 by reaching the final of an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi. He beat top players like Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. He then reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

In February, he reached two more finals, in Sofia and Rotterdam. After these strong results, he entered the top 10 rankings for the first time. He was the first Belgian man to ever do this!

At the Monte Carlo Masters, he beat Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinals. He then had to stop playing at the 2017 French Open due to an ankle injury.

Later in the year, David won two titles in a row, in Shenzhen and Tokyo. These were his first titles since 2014. Winning in Tokyo, an ATP 500 event, helped him get back into the top 10.

David qualified for the 2017 ATP Finals for the first time. In the group stage, he beat world No. 1 Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem. In the semifinal, he beat Roger Federer for the first time ever. He was only the sixth player to beat both Federer and Nadal at the same event. In the final, he lost to Grigor Dimitrov. He finished the year ranked No. 7, his highest ever.

He also played a key role in Belgium reaching the Davis Cup final again in 2017. He won all his singles matches in the competition, but Belgium lost to France in the final.

2018: Injury Challenges

David started 2018 at the 2018 Australian Open, but lost in the second round. He then reached two semifinals in France and Rotterdam. In Rotterdam, he had to stop playing due to an eye injury. This injury caused him to miss several tournaments.

He reached the quarterfinals at the 2018 Monte-Carlo Masters and the semifinals at the 2018 Barcelona Open Banco Sabadell. At the 2018 French Open, he reached the fourth round. He also reached the semifinals at the Cincinnati Masters, but had to retire due to another injury. He finished his season early in September because of elbow pain.

2019: First Masters 1000 Final

Goffin at the 2019 French Open

In 2019, David won his first ATP doubles title with Pierre-Hugues Herbert. In singles, he reached the third round of the 2019 Australian Open.

He had a good grass court season, reaching the final of the ATP 500 event in Halle. He beat Alexander Zverev before losing to Roger Federer in the final. At Wimbledon, he reached his first quarterfinal at the tournament. He lost to Novak Djokovic.

In August, David reached his first Masters 1000 final at the Cincinnati Masters. He beat Richard Gasquet in the semifinals before losing to Daniil Medvedev. At the US Open, he reached the fourth round.

2020: Fourth Round at US Open

In 2020, David played for Belgium at the first ATP Cup. He reached the third round of the 2020 Australian Open. He also reached the semifinals at the Open Sud de France.

At the US Open, he reached the fourth round for the fourth year in a row. In October, he tested positive for COVID-19 and had to withdraw from a tournament.

2021: Fifth Title and Injuries

Goffin at the 2021 French Open

David started 2021 by reaching the semifinals at the Antalya Open. He then won his fifth ATP singles title at the Open Sud de France, beating Roberto Bautista Agut in the final.

At the Monte-Carlo Masters, he reached the quarterfinals. However, he had to retire from a match at the Barcelona Open due to a leg injury. He also had to miss Wimbledon due to an ankle injury. He announced in September that he would miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury. He finished the year ranked 39th.

2022: Second Wimbledon Quarterfinal and Sixth Title

David started 2022 with some early losses and a knee injury. However, he helped Belgium win their Davis Cup tie against Finland by winning both his matches.

In April, David won his sixth ATP singles title at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco. This win helped his ranking improve significantly. He also had a great run at the Madrid Open, where he pushed Rafael Nadal to three sets, even having four match points.

At Wimbledon, he reached the quarterfinals for the second time in his career. He lost to Cameron Norrie in a close five-set match. In October, he had a big win at the 2022 Astana Open, defeating the world No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz. This was his third time beating a reigning world No. 1.

2023: Back in Top 100

David missed the 2023 Australian Open due to illness. He won a Challenger title in Belgium. He received a wildcard to play at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships and reached the third round, which helped him get back into the top 100 rankings. He finished the year outside the top 100 for the first time in 10 years.

2024: Challenger Title and US Open Third Round

Goffin partnering Zizou Bergs in doubles at the 2024 Libéma Open

In 2024, David had to qualify for the main draw at the 2024 Australian Open and the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. He won the 2024 Ilkley Trophy, a Challenger title. He played in the main draw of 2024 Wimbledon Championships as a lucky loser.

At the US Open, he reached the third round. He also had a strong performance at the Shanghai Masters, beating world No. 3 Alexander Zverev to reach the quarterfinals. This win helped him get back into the top 60 rankings. He continued his good form in Basel, reaching the quarterfinals and returning to the top 50.

Personal Life

David Goffin married Stephanie Tuccitto on 18 September 2021.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Results

This table shows how David Goffin has performed in the four biggest tennis tournaments, called Grand Slams.

See also

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