David Goffin – ATP #242 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

David Goffin is a professional tennis player who competes for Belgium on the ATP Tour, currently holding a world ranking of No. 117. He plays right-handed. His career-best ranking stands at No. 7. He turned professional in 2008.

A tough 2025 season for the Belgian. Hard results: 8-18. He collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents.

David Goffin advanced to a semifinal at Winston Salem plus quarterfinals at Basel and Shanghai during 2024. Competing on hard: 15-10. He collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents. He capitalized on pressure points with 41% success while returning, created massive pressure with 51% on second returns, and challenged servers with 31% on first return. He captured one title at Ilkley Challenger. Lower-tier record: 13-6. Record on hard in lower tier: 7-5. He won 52% on second serve return, saved 57% of break points, and won 54% on second serve.

Goffin reached a quarterfinal at Auckland in 2023. He dominated second serve returns at 52%, showed mental strength converting 43% of breakpoints, and challenged servers with 30% on first return. He captured one title at Ottignies Louvain Challenger. He also reached the final at Bergamo Challenger. Additional semifinals at Verona Challenger and Aix En Provence Challenger. At lower-tier events: 24-11. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 8-3, hard 15-7. He won 50% on second serve, won 62% serve pressure points, and averaged 0.19 double faults per game.

The Belgian won the title at Marrakech in 2022. On clay: a strong 12-5. Goffin struggled on hard: 7-17. He collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents. He put immediate pressure winning 32% against first serves, seized opportunities at 40% in pressure situations on return, and capitalized on second serves at 50%.

David Goffin won the title at Montpellier and one semifinal in 2021. Hard results: 9-9. He executed at 42% on break chances, dominated clutch moments winning 43% of pressure points on return, and broke down first serves at 32% clip.

David Goffin reached a semifinal at Montpellier in 2020. Competing on hard: 12-9. He punished rival's second serves winning 53%, converted 41% of break chances, and competed well winning 31% on first serve return.

Goffin's 2019 season featured finals at Halle and Cincinnati, also reaching semifinals at Tokyo, Estoril, and Marseille plus two quarterfinals, including Wimbledon. He dominated on grass with a 10-3 record. Goffin went 19-17 on hard. Competing on clay: 6-6. Goffin put immediate pressure winning 32% against first serves, capitalized at 52% on second serve returns, and clutched under pressure converting 42% of break chances.

David Goffin advanced to semifinals at Barcelona, Rotterdam, Cincinnati, and Montpellier plus quarterfinals at Rome, Washington, and Monte Carlo during 2018. A new career peak of No. 7 followed. He competed in just 42 matches during the season. On clay: a strong 12-5. On hard: 14-9. He averaged only 0.21 double faults per game, broke down first serves at 33% clip, and created massive pressure with 54% on second returns.

In 2017, David Goffin triumphed with two titles, winning Tokyo and Shenzhen. The Belgian also reached finals at Sofia and Rotterdam and two semifinals, including Monte Carlo. He broke into the top 10 for the first time. Goffin dominated on hard with a 36-15 record. He went 14-7 on clay. He showed resilience saving 64% breakpoints when threatened, rarely gave away free points at second serve with 53% success, and commanded 73% of points on first serve.

Goffin's 2016 season featured the final at Tokyo, advancing to semifinals at Metz, Miami, Antwerp, and Indian Wells and six quarterfinals, including Roland Garros and Rome. He reached a new career-high of No. 11. On clay: a strong 10-5. On hard: 31-17. He broke down first serves at 32% clip, created massive pressure with 54% on second returns, and executed at 44% on break chances.

The Belgian faced difficulties in 2015. He entered the top 20 for the first time. Clay results: 10-7. He went 17-14 on hard. He put immediate pressure winning 32% against first serves, capitalized at 52% on second serve returns, and won a solid 74% points on first serve.

David Goffin captured two titles in 2014, winning Metz and Kitzbuhel. Goffin also reached the final at Basel. This brought a new career-high of No. 22. The campaign marked a return to form after struggles. Competing on hard: 16-9. He capitalized at 53% on second serve returns, held ground at 29% on first serve return, and converted a respectable 41% of breakpoints. At lower-tier events, he won four titles at Mons Challenger, Poznan Challenger, Tampere Challenger, and Scheveningen Challenger. At lower-tier events: 25-4. Challenger/ITF clay record: 18-2. He won 60% on second serve return, won 76% on first serve, and saved 70% of break points.

A tough 2013 season for Goffin. Hard results: 8-13. He capitalized on 43% of breakpoint opportunities and put immediate pressure winning 32% against first serves. He captured one title at Eskisehir Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 11-3. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 8-2. He won 56% on second serve, saved 63% of break points, and won 58% on second serve return.

The Belgian advanced to quarterfinals at Chennai, Valencia, and Winston Salem during 2012. He reached the top 50 for the first time. Competing on hard: 9-7. At lower-tier events, he won two titles at Orleans Challenger and Le Gosier Challenger. Lower-tier record: 14-6. Record on hard in lower tier: 13-4. He averaged 0.45 aces per game, won 74% on first serve, and won 52% on second serve.

David Goffin built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2011. He entered the top 200 for the first time. He won two titles at France F19 and France F20. Season record: 29-14. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 9-6, hard 18-6. He saved 58% of break points, averaged 0.48 double faults per game, and won 53% on second serve return.

David Goffin developed through Futures tournaments in 2010. He won two titles at Belgium F1 and France F18. He also reached finals at Israel F4, Germany F9, Germany F11, and Ljubljana Challenger. Additional semifinals at Germany F8, Germany F10, Great Britain F1, and Geneva Challenger. Record: 43-19. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 31-13, hard 12-5. He won 50% on second serve, averaged 0.29 double faults per game, and won 69% on first serve.

David Goffin gained ranking points at Futures level in 2009. He reached the final at Italy F16. Additional semifinals at Canada F1, Italy F17, Italy F18, and Kuwait F1. Season record: 36-22. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 18-7, hard 17-13.

David Goffin competed at Futures/ITF level in 2008. He captured one title at Greece F4. He also reached the final at Dominican Republic F1. Additional semifinals at Belgium F2, Germany F23, and Dominican Republic F3. Record: 24-11. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 6-4, hard 16-6.