Belgian legend David Goffin officially ended his professional tennis career this week,
doing so in front of a home crowd in Brussels.
David Goffin was crying as his bright career ended on Thursday.The former world No.7 lost 6-3, 6-4 to fifth seed Alex Michelsen at his home tournament, the European Open in Brussels.After the match, Goffin became very emotional during a special tribute ceremony, which included a video message from Rafael Nadal.The 35-year-old was still planned to play one last doubles match with his countryman Raphael Collignon after they reached the quarter-finals in Brussels.But they suddenly pulled out, making Goffin’s straight-set loss to Michelsen his final match.
A David Gofan’s outstanding singles career has officially concluded.The six-time ATP champion wrapped up his professional journey with a victory over Swies player Remi Bertolas, with the scoreline being 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, on Wednesday.
Tennis Belgium withdrew from the tournament,” said on social media.
Organizers announced that Goffin and Collignon would not be playing in the doubles right after Goffin’s emotional retirement event.”The singles match against Alex Michelsen was David Goffin’s final game.There will be no doubles today.They have left the tournament,” said Tennis Belgium on social media.
Goffin’s last Matches in Brussels
David Goffin, who is 35 years old, came to the Brussels European Open already knowing it would be his last tournament.He had told everyone in March that 2026 would be his final season, and he said it was one of the toughest decisions he ever had to make.Since this season is his last, what better way to finish than playing in a tournament in his own country?
A Career Worth Celebrating
Goffin is leaving the ATP Tour with six titles, which include Kitzbühel in 2014, Metz in 2014, Shenzhen in 2017, Tokyo in 2017, Montpellier in 2021, and Marrakech in 2022.His career record is 358 wins and 276 losses, making him the Belgian player with the most professional wins.He reached his highest ranking of No.7 in November 2017, becoming the first Belgian man to enter the ATP top 10.
Goffin Saying Goodbye in Belgium
For a player whose biggest moments happened in places like London and Tokyo, finishing in Brussels offered Belgian fans a special goodbye.The crowd supported him all week, and by the end, they had seen two very different games: a come-from-behind victory and a straight-sets loss.
What was Goffin’s career highlight?
He reached the final of the ATP Finals in 2017.
Who paid tribute to Goffin?
Rafael Nadal, Richard Gasquet, Grigor Dimitrov, and his family paid tribute to him.
