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David Goffin to Retire at End of 2026 Season

He cites the toll of a knee injury after 17 years on tour.

Overview

  • Goffin, who announced Friday in an Instagram video, confirmed this will be his last season on the ATP Tour.
  • He said years of travel and competition have worn on his body, with a knee injury from 2025 shaping the decision to stop.
  • The 35-year-old was the first Belgian to reach the world’s top 10, peaked at No. 7 in 2017, and won six ATP titles.
  • Career highlights include beating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to reach the 2017 ATP Finals title match, plus victories over Novak Djokovic and two wins over Carlos Alcaraz.
  • He plans a farewell run through 2026 while ranked around No. 156, closing a consistent career that included Davis Cup finals for Belgium and Grand Slam quarterfinals but no major semifinals.