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David Goffin retires after final match in Brussels
Belgian tennis player David Goffin has retired after his final singles match at the European Open in Brussels.
The 35-year-old lost 6-3, 6-4 to American Alex Michelsen on Thursday, after winning his opening-round match the day before.
Goffin leaves the sport with six ATP Tour titles and a career-high ranking of world No 7.
He was also a runner-up at the ATP Finals and helped Belgium reach the Davis Cup final in 2015 and 2017.
During his career, he beat top players including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz, and tennis stars sent messages praising his career.
Goffin said he was proud of his achievements and had no regrets; he now begins a new chapter beyond his playing career.
David Goffin ended his singles career after losing to Alex Michelsen in the second round of the ATP 250 tournament in Brussels.
Michelsen beat the Belgian 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday.
Goffin, 35, had won six ATP Tour titles and reached a career-high ranking of world No 7.
He also reached the 2017 ATP Finals final and helped Belgium reach the Davis Cup final in 2015 and 2017.
After the match, Goffin thanked those who had supported him and reflected on the end of one chapter of his life.
- Who
- David Goffin and Alex Michelsen.
- What
- Michelsen beat Goffin 6-3, 6-4 in Goffin’s final singles match.
- When
- Thursday; the sources were published on October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Brussels, Belgium, at the ATP 250 tournament.
- Why
- Goffin’s singles career ended with the loss; his reason for retiring is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Goffin beat Remy Bertola 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round.
Michelsen beat Goffin 6-3, 6-4 in the second round, ending his singles career.
Goffin’s career was celebrated in an on-court ceremony, with tributes from tennis players shown on screen.
- Final score
- Michelsen won 6-3, 6-4
- Tournament
- ATP 250 event in Brussels
- Goffin’s age
- 35
- ATP Tour titles
- 6
- Career-high ranking
- World No 7
- Davis Cup finals
- Belgium reached the final in 2015 and 2017
4 sources
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Fin de carrière pour David Goffin, battu au deuxième tour de l'ATP 250 de Bruxelles par Alex Michelsen
What people are saying
I’m proud of all my career. I gave everything to try to reach my goals.
And now, it’s clear that one chapter is coming to a close, but another is beginning.
Hopefully a younger David would be impressed.
I just want to congratulate you on your amazing career.