David Goffin
Belgian tennis player; ATP singles titles
Born
December 7th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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This Belgian tennis player turned professional in 2009. Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 7 in 2017. Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments and reached the quarterfinals of the 2016 French Open, showcasing strong performances on clay. Participated in the Davis Cup, contributing to Belgium's runner-up finish in 2015. Known for an agile playstyle and consistent baseline game.
Achieved a career-high ATP ranking of World No. 7
Reached the quarterfinals of the 2016 French Open
Contributed to Belgium's runner-up finish in the 2015 Davis Cup
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