David Goffin Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | December 7, 1990 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Blue |
David Goffin is a Belgian professional tennis player who achieved his career-high singles ranking of world No. 7 in November 2017 and has won several ATP titles. He has also participated in a variety of other tournaments such as Wimbledon Championship, French Open, Australian Open, Brisbane International, BMW Open, Monte Carlo Masters, Davis Cup World Group, Rotterdam Open, Western & Southern Open, and many more. He has been sponsored by several brands such as Wilson and Asics.
Born Name
David Goffin
Nick Name
Goffin, La Goff
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Rocourt, Belgium
Residence
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Tennis Player
Plays
Right-handed (Two-Handed Backhand)
Turned Pro
2009
Family
- Father – Michael Goffin (Tennis Coach at Barchon Club)
- Mother – Francoise Goffin
- Siblings – Simon Goffin (Brother)
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
David Goffin dated –
- Stephanie Tuccitto (2012-Present) – David started dating Belgian girl Stephanie Tuccitto in June 2012. The couple tied the knot on September 18, 2021.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Blue eyes
- Beard
Brand Endorsements
Goffin has signed endorsement contracts with Wilson, Optima, Asics, Peugeot, and Kidibul.
Religion
Judaism
Best Known For
Being one of the best Belgian tennis players of all time
Personal Trainer
Goffin has been coached by Thierry Van Cleemput and the Belgian Tennis Federation.
David Goffin Favorite Things
- Surface – Hard
- Quote – Impossible is nothing
Source – ITFTennis.com, ATPWorldTour.com
David Goffin Facts
- He began playing tennis at the age of 6.
- Goffin loves to play golf.
- His idol growing up was the legendary Swiss tennis player Roger Federer. Goffin also stated that he had posters in his bedroom of the Swiss player.
- As a junior, David competed in only two junior grand slams, US Open and Wimbledon.
- Goffin’s first victory in an ATP tournament happened at the 2011 Chennai Open in a match against Somdev Devvarman.
- During the French Open 2012, David became the first “Lucky Loser” to get into the round 16 in one Grand Slam tournament (because Gaël Monfils withdrew from the tournament) after his fellow countryman Dick Norman did the same in 1995 at Wimbledon.
- He won his first ATP tournament at the Austrian Open Kitzbuhel when in the finals, Goffin managed to beat Dominic Thiem.
- Goffin achieved the Comeback Player of the Year Award in 2014.
- In October 2020, it was revealed that David had tested positive for COVID-19.