David Goffin to Bid Farewell in 2026 Season
Former World No. 7 and six-time ATP Tour titleholder announces retirement
March 27, 2026
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David Goffin in action during the 2025 Miami Open presented by Itau.
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In a heartfelt message, David Goffin has declared that 2026 will mark his final year on the ATP Tour.
The 35-year-old Belgian made the announcement via an impactful Instagram video, revealing the emotional weight behind his decision. Once ranked No. 7 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Goffin boasts a record of 357 wins and 275 losses, alongside six tour titles as noted by the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
“Some choices linger in your heart for ages,” Goffin expressed in the video. “I have poured my soul into this sport, and in return, tennis has given me more than I could have ever imagined. The matches, the rivalries, the victories, and the defeats. The emotions. The supporters who stood by me throughout this journey. This is why this has been one of the most difficult decisions of my life.”
Goffin claimed his first title on the clay courts of Kitzbuehel in 2014 and achieved the biggest victory of his career at the ATP 500 in Tokyo in 2017. He has recorded an impressive 21 wins against Top 10 players, including a notable victory over Roger Federer that propelled him to the final at the 2017 Nitto ATP Finals, alongside two wins against Rafael Nadal and one against Novak Djokovic.
In recent memory, Goffin made headlines by upsetting Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 Miami Open presented by Itau, currently holding a 2-1 lead in their Lexus ATP Head2Head matchup.
