David Goffin, from Belgium, is a professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 119 on the ATP Tour. He plays right-handed. His best ranking to date is No. 7. His professional career started 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. Competing on hard: 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 capitalized on pressure points with 44% success while returning, showed mental strength converting 43% of breakpoints, and capitalized at 52% on second serve returns. 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. By surface: clay 8-3, hard 15-7. He won 50% on second serve, won 60% 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, maintained 50% rate on second serve returns, and converted a respectable 39% of breakpoints.
David Goffin won the title at Montpellier and one semifinal in 2021. Hard results: 9-9. He challenged servers with 32% on first return, converted 42% of break chances, and capitalized on second serves at 52%.
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, converted 42% of break opportunities, and maintained 52% rate on second serve returns.
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 backed the serve up well with 52% on second attempts, 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, Rotterdam, and Tour Finals and two semifinals, including Monte Carlo. He broke into the top 10 for the first time. Goffin dominated on hard with a 39-17 record. He went 14-7 on clay. He punished rival's second serves winning 54%, showed resilience saving 65% breakpoints when threatened, and competed well winning 30% on first serve return.
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: 31-18. He dominated second serve returns at 55%, put immediate pressure winning 32% against first serves, and executed at 43% 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. Competing on clay: 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.
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. Competing on hard: 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: 27-12. By surface: 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. Across surfaces: 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. Surface breakdown: 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. By surface: clay 6-4, hard 16-6.
Age: 35 (07-12-1990)