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David Goffin

Goffin at the 2024 Washington Open
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 $ 18,413,458  40th all-time in earnings
Singles
Career record	354–264 (57.28%) (57.5%)
Career titles	6
Highest ranking	No. 7 (20 November 2017)
Current ranking	No. 63 (23 June 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)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2013, 2025)
Wimbledon	1R (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 became the highest-ranked male player from Belgium in tennis history, reaching world No. 7. He is also the first and only Belgian man to be ranked in the top 10.

Goffin has won six ATP titles and reached nine other finals. One of his biggest achievements was reaching the final of the 2017 ATP Finals. His big break came at the 2012 French Open. He was a "lucky loser," meaning he didn't win his qualifying matches but got into the main tournament because another player dropped out. He made it to the fourth round before losing to tennis legend Roger Federer.

Since then, Goffin has reached the quarterfinals at four major tournaments: the 2016 French Open, the 2017 Australian Open, and Wimbledon in 2019 and 2022. At the 2017 ATP Finals, he beat top players like Dominic Thiem, world No. 1 Rafael Nadal, and world No. 2 Roger Federer. He then lost in the final to Grigor Dimitrov.

David Goffin's Playing Style

David Goffin plays a game focused on hitting from the back of the court, known as a "baseliner." He is considered an offensive baseliner because he hits powerful and accurate shots.

Strong Shots and Movement

He has a good forehand that he uses to move his opponents around the court. His two-handed backhand is his strongest shot, especially when he hits it down the line. Many people think it's one of the best two-handed backhands in tennis. Both his forehand and backhand can hit "winners," which are shots that opponents can't return.

Goffin is also very good at returning serves. In 2017, he won 53.9% of points when returning a second serve. His own serve is strong, reaching speeds of about 200 km/h (125 mph). He moves very well around the court and is excellent at getting to difficult balls. While he's solid at the net, it's not his main strength.

Sponsors

Goffin uses Wilson racquets and wears Asics clothing and shoes. He uses the Wilson Blade 98 18x20 Countervail racquet.

David Goffin's Tennis Journey

Early Career as a Junior

As a junior player, David Goffin won 76 matches and lost 40. He reached a high ranking of No. 10 in the world for junior players in July 2008. He only played in two junior Grand Slam events, losing early in both the French Open and Wimbledon in 2008.

Starting Professional Tennis (2009–2011)

From 2009 to 2011, Goffin played in smaller tournaments called Futures and Challengers. His best result in 2009 was reaching a semifinal in Italy. In 2010, he finished the year ranked No. 233.

Goffin won his first match on the main ATP tour in 2011 at the Chennai Open. He beat India's top player, Somdev Devvarman, but then lost in the next round.

2012: Big Break at the French Open

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

His biggest moment came at the French Open 2012. Even though he lost in the final qualifying round, he got into the main tournament as a "lucky loser" because Gaël Monfils pulled out. He surprised everyone by beating higher-ranked players like Radek Štěpánek and Arnaud Clément. He became the first lucky loser since 1995 to reach the last 16 (fourth round) of a Grand Slam. He eventually lost to the famous Roger Federer, but he even managed to win the first set against him!

After this, he received a special entry (wild card) to Wimbledon. He reached the third round there before losing to Mardy Fish. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he lost in the first round. He also lost in the first round of the US Open to Tomáš Berdych.

Later in 2012, he won two matches to help Belgium secure a spot in the 2013 Davis Cup World Group.

2013: Ups and Downs

Goffin started 2013 at the 2013 Brisbane International. He played against then-No. 1, Novak Djokovic, at the French Open. He put up a good fight but lost in straight sets. He also reached the third round in Cincinnati, where he again lost to Djokovic. He didn't play any tournaments after the US Open in 2013.

2014: First ATP Title

Goffin at the 2014 Winston-Salem Open

In 2014, after an injury, Goffin had an amazing run from July to August. He won four tournaments in a row! The last of these was his first main ATP tour title at the Austrian Open Kitzbühel, where 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 him jump over 75 spots in the rankings, putting him into the world's top 40.

At the Swiss Indoors in Basel, he reached his first ATP 500 final, beating Milos Raonic for his first win against a top-10 player. He lost the final to Roger Federer. He finished 2014 ranked No. 22, a huge improvement from No. 111 at the start of the year. Because of this, he won the Comeback Player of the Year award.

2015: Top 20 and Davis Cup Final

In 2015, Goffin continued to do well, reaching two more ATP finals and breaking into the world's top 20. He was a key player for the Belgian Davis Cup team, helping them reach the final. They lost to Great Britain, with Goffin losing to Andy Murray in the final match.

2016: Reaching the Top 15

Goffin reached the fourth round of the 2016 Australian Open, where he lost to Roger Federer. In March, he reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal at Indian Wells, and another one in Miami, losing to Novak Djokovic.

At the French Open, he made it to the quarterfinals before losing to Dominic Thiem. At Wimbledon, he reached the fourth round. He also made it to the third round at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

2017: Top 10 and ATP Finals Runner-up

Goffin had a fantastic 2017. He started by beating Andy Murray in Abu Dhabi before losing to Rafael Nadal in the final. He reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the second time in a Grand Slam.

In February, he reached two more finals, in Sofia and Rotterdam, but lost both to Grigor Dimitrov and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. After Rotterdam, he entered the top ten rankings for the first time, becoming the first Belgian man to do so!

At the Monte Carlo Masters, he beat world No. 9 Dominic Thiem and world No. 2 Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinals. He had to stop playing his third-round match at the 2017 French Open due to an ankle injury.

In October, Goffin won two titles back-to-back in Shenzhen and Tokyo. These were his third and fourth career titles.

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

He also helped Belgium reach the Davis Cup final again in 2017. Even though he won both his singles matches, Belgium lost to France.

2018: Injury Challenges

Goffin's 2018 season was affected by injuries. He reached semifinals in France and Rotterdam, but had to retire from the Rotterdam semifinal after a ball hit him in the eye. This injury caused him to miss several tournaments.

He reached the quarterfinals at the Monte Carlo Masters and semifinals at Barcelona. At the 2018 French Open, he reached the fourth round. He also made it to the semifinals at the Cincinnati Masters, but had to stop playing due to another injury. He ended his season early in September because of elbow pain.

2019: First Masters 1000 Final

Goffin at the 2019 French Open

In 2019, Goffin won his first ATP doubles title with Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the Qatar Open.

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

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

2020: US Open Fourth Round

Goffin started 2020 playing for Belgium at the ATP Cup. He 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, losing to Denis Shapovalov. In October, he tested positive for COVID-19 and had to withdraw from a tournament.

2021: Fifth Title and More Injuries

Goffin at the 2021 French Open

In 2021, Goffin won his fifth ATP singles title at the Open Sud de France, beating Roberto Bautista Agut in the final. He reached the quarterfinals at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

However, injuries continued to affect him. He retired from a match at the Barcelona Open due to a leg injury. He also missed Wimbledon due to an ankle injury. In September 2021, he announced he would miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury. He finished the year ranked No. 39.

2022: Second Wimbledon Quarterfinal and Sixth Title

Goffin at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters

Goffin started 2022 with more injury concerns. He won both his matches for Belgium in the Davis Cup tie against Finland.

In April, he won his sixth ATP singles title at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco. This was his first title since February 2021 and helped his ranking improve significantly. He also had a strong performance at the Madrid Open, pushing Rafael Nadal to three sets despite losing.

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

2023: Back in Top 100

Goffin missed the 2023 Australian Open due to illness. He won a Challenger title in Belgium, which is a lower-level professional tournament. He received a special entry (wildcard) for the 2023 Wimbledon Championships and reached the third round, which helped him get back into the top 100 rankings. He finished 2023 just outside the top 100.

2024: Ilkley Challenger Title and US Open Run

Goffin partnering Zizou Bergs in doubles at the 2024 Libéma Open

In 2024, Goffin had to qualify for the main draws of the 2024 Australian Open and 2024 BNP Paribas Open. He won the 2024 Ilkley Trophy, another Challenger title, which helped him climb back into the top 100. He entered Wimbledon as a lucky loser but lost a very close five-set match.

At the 2024 Winston-Salem Open, he reached the semifinals. At the US Open, he reached the third round, which moved him back into the top 65. In October, he had a great run at the Shanghai Masters, beating world No. 3 Alexander Zverev to reach the quarterfinals. This was his first top 10 win in two years and helped him return to the top 60. He continued his good form by reaching the quarterfinals at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, getting him into the top 50.

2025: Another Win Over Alcaraz

In 2025, Goffin continued to show strong play. At the 2025 Abierto Mexicano Telcel, he reached the quarterfinals. At the Miami Open, he had another impressive win, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the second round. This was his second time beating Alcaraz, who was ranked world No. 3 at the time.

David Goffin's Personal Life

David Goffin married Stephanie Tuccitto on 18 September 2021.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

David Goffin has played in many Grand Slam tournaments, which are the four biggest events in tennis: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.

Year-End Championships (ATP Finals)

Singles: 1 Final

Goffin reached the final of the ATP Finals once.

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2017	ATP Finals London, UK	Hard (i)	Grigor Dimitrov	5–7, 6–4, 3–6

Masters 1000 Tournaments

Singles: 1 Final

Goffin reached one final at a Masters 1000 tournament, which are very important events in tennis.

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2019	Cincinnati Masters	Hard	Daniil Medvedev	6–7(3–7), 4–6

See also

In Spanish: David Goffin para niños