David Goffin calls time on his career, reflecting on the match he calls his greatest win

Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images David Goffin has confirmed he’ll retire after the 2026 tennis season David Goffin is set to hang up his racket at the close of the 2026 season, bringing an end to a long and distinguished career. The Belgian announced his decision in a video posted on Instagram, calling it ‘one of the hardest decisions of his life. ’ The 35-year-old was once as high as seventh in the world rankings but now sits outside the top 150.

As Goffin prepares to wrap up his time in professional tennis, it’s worth revisiting one of the standout moments from his career. David Goffin calls his 2017 win over Roger Federer the highlight of his career Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Goffin’s trip to London for the 2017 ATP Finals is one he’ll always remember. Going into the tournament as the seventh seed, few expected him to even get out of his group.

But he defied expectations, picking up surprising wins over Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem along the way. The draw then handed him a matchup with Roger Federer in the semifinals, with Federer having gone unbeaten in his group. Federer, seeded second, quickly took control, winning the opening set 6-2 at the O2 Arena.

Naturally, Goffin was thrilled with how he played. In his post-match press conference, he called it the best win of his career. “Both are really special.