Belgian David Goffin continued his rise up the Emirates ATP Race To London and into contention for a spot at the Nitto ATP Finals on Friday when he reached the semi-finals of the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships 2017. Fourth seed Goffin recovered from a 2-5 deficit in the first set and three set points to defeat 2007 finalist Richard Gasquet of France 7-5, 6-2 in one hour and 38 minutes on an overcast and wet Friday in Tokyo. He will now prepare to face eighth-seeded Argentine Diego Schwartzman on Saturday. Goffin, who began the week at No. 13 in the Emirates ATP Race To London, is now up to No. 11 and within just 15 points of No. 10-placed...
Watch Hot Shot as David Goffin keeps on running in Tokyo on Thursday before striking a forehand winner against Matthews Ebden. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
David Goffin reacts to a hard-fought three-set win over qualifier Matthew Ebden on Thursday at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
David Goffin moved into contention for a spot at next month’s Nitto ATP Finals on Thursday at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships 2017. The Belgian was made to fight and draw on his big-match experience in a thrilling 2-6, 7-5, 7-6(1) victory over two hours and 20 minutes. It extended his winning streak to six matches, taking in last week’s run to his third ATP World Tour title at the Shenzhen Open (d. Dolgopolov). Australian qualifier Ebden was solid on serve to win the first five games of the pair’s third tour-level meeting, before Goffin broke for a 2-1 lead in the second set. Last year’s finalist opened up a 5-3 lead before World No. 103 Ebden battled to...
David Goffin is feeling good and looking to keep his momentum up after beating Feliciano Lopez on Wednesday in Tokyo. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
