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David Goffin celebrates after winning against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricardin

Alcohol banned at French Open after Goffin incident

French Open chiefs have banned spectators from drinking alcohol in the stands at Roland Garros after a fan spat chewing gum at David Goffin.

Tennis • 30 May 24

David Goffin: 'Clearly, it goes too far, it's total disrespect'

Goffin claims spectator spat chewing gum at him

Belgian veteran David Goffin claimed a spectator at the French Open spat chewing gum at him during his match against home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Tennis • 29 May 24

Alexander Zverev overcame Brandon Nakashima

Zverev labours to four set victory at US Open

Alexander Zverev continued to limber up for a potential US Open title challenge with a four-set win over American Brandon Nakashima.

Tennis • 03 Sep 20

Novak Djokovic's US Open defence is over

Djokovic's US Open title defence derailed by injury

Novak Djokovic's US Open title defence came to an end after he retired injured while two sets down to Stan Wawrinka.

Tennis • 02 Sep 19

US Open: Routine passage for Federer

Roger Federer raced into the quarter-finals with a thumping win over David Goffin.

Tennis • 01 Sep 19

Nadal made a jaw-dropping start to his quarter-final as he won all 12 points during his first three service games

Masterful Nadal sets up mouth-watering Federer showdown

There was no stopping Rafael Nadal as he soaked up 22 thunderbolt aces to flatten Sam Querrey 7-5 6-2 6-2 to set up the Wimbledon semi-final the whole sporting world had been waiting to see - a showdown with great rival Roger Federer.

Tennis • 10 Jul 19

Joy for Grigor Dimitrov after his victory

Dimitrov edges out Goffin in Tour Finals thriller

Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career by edging a three-set thriller with David Goffin to win the ATP Finals in London.

Tennis • 19 Nov 17

Belgian stuns Roger Federer in ATP semi-final

Belgium's David Goffin pulled off a huge shock to beat six-times champion Roger Federer 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals on Saturday.

Tennis • 18 Nov 17

Injury ends Nadal's season early

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the ATP Finals after being severely hampered by his knee injury during a three-set defeat to David Goffin.

Tennis • 14 Nov 17

Grigor Dimitrov in action at the Australian Open in Melbourne

Dimitrov through to his second grand slam semi

Grigor Dimitrov dismantled 11th seed David Goffin 6-3 6-2 6-4 in their Australian Open quarter-final on Wednesday to advance to his second grand slam semi-final.

Tennis • 25 Jan 17

Djokovic had few problems dispensing with Goffin

Djokovic maintains unbeaten record at ATP finals

Novak Djokovic made it three wins from three at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals with victory over alternate David Goffin.

Tennis • 17 Nov 16

Kyrgios to meet Goffin in Japan Open final

Sixth seed Nick Kyrgios battered Gael Monfils 6-4 6-4 and David Goffin outlasted Marin Cilic 7-5 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the Japan Open final in Tokyo.

Tennis • 08 Oct 16

David Goffin