Overview
- Goffin ended his singles career when Alex Michelsen beat him 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday, and the Belgian then withdrew from the doubles draw which made that match his last Tour-level appearance.
- He extended his farewell by one day with a comeback win over Swiss lucky loser Remy Bertola 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 before facing Michelsen.
- A post‑match ceremony on Centre Court included a tribute video with messages from top players and an emotional speech in which Goffin said he had no regrets about his career.
- Over a 17-year professional career Goffin won six ATP titles, reached a career-high world No. 7, finished runner-up at the 2017 ATP Finals, and helped Belgium reach Davis Cup finals in 2015 and 2017.
- Peers and Belgian teammates praised his influence on the next generation, while former players noted that his achievements were sometimes underappreciated at home despite wins over the sport’s biggest names.