David Goffin has cleared the first hurdle at Wimbledon. The Belgian number 1 in the men was presented with a lucky loser with Fabian Marozsan (ATP-96) after the cancellation of Nick Kyrgios. A rain break broke Goffin’s rhythm for a moment, but he quickly found the rhythm again towards the second lap.
Not last year’s finalist, Nick Kyrgios. However, the lucky loser Fabian Marozsan – and a less heavy float – is on the menu for David Goffin in the first round.
It seemed to be a pleasant surprise for the Belgian, who started the game with a scorching finish. The first set was over in twenty minutes. It seemed to be a short afternoon.
Until the rain threw a spanner in the works.
In set two, both men had to go to the changing rooms. An hour break. The beat broke at the number 123 in the world. In the end of the set he gave away his serve game. Rebalance the scoreboard.
“Time to reflect”, Goffin thought after the set loss. He searched and found the right length in his strokes again and started part two of mission dominance. Marozsan saw every blade of grass on the field and followed the facts.
Again two convincing sets: 6-2 and 6-0. David Goffin can go to the second round of Wimbledon with a good feeling.
Goffin: “I was in bed when I heard news from Kyrgios”
“It wasn’t easy to make the connection,” says David Goffin with a smile. He heard in bed the news of Nick Kyrgios’ cancellation at Wimbledon.
“Everyone asked me who I would play against. When I said Nick, I got “gosh, a tough match” in response. Then I suddenly got the message that he wouldn’t play.”
“It took me a while before I knew who I would play against,” the Belgian continues his story. “But they assured me that I would have an opponent … A special situation for the start of this tournament.”
I feel 100 percent physically and have fueled confidence.
David Goffin
“This win means a lot to me,” Goffin continued. “Wimbledon has always been an important tournament for me. I also have to thank the organizers for the wild card they gave me.”
“I am very happy that I was able to win another victory here. It is important in the period that I am going through. I need matches and victories. I feel 100 percent physically and matches like today give me confidence for the remainder of the tournament.”
6 pm 6. END: David Goffin to second round! David Goffin leaves no stone unturned from his opponent in set 4. He steams through to 6-0 and into the second round of Wimbledon. .
END: David Goffin to second round!
David Goffin leaves no stone unturned from his opponent in set 4. He steams through to 6-0 and into the second round of Wimbledon.
18:04. David Goffin starts set 4 like the previous one: with a quick break. He seems ready to finish the match against the Hungarian. The sun starts to shine in London, the second round smiles at the Belgian. .
David Goffin starts set 4 like the previous one: with a quick break. He seems ready to finish the match against the Hungarian. The sun starts to shine in London, the second round smiles at the Belgian.
5:55 PM. Goffin steams on: 6-2. Suddenly it’s one-way traffic in London. David Goffin shows his opponent every blade of grass on the field and steams on to a smooth 6-2 set win. .
Goffin steams on: 6-2
Suddenly it’s one-way traffic in London. David Goffin shows his opponent every blade of grass on the field and steams on to a smooth 6-2 set win.
5:50 pm. And another break. David Goffin steams through to 5-2. Set 3 seems to be in for the Belgian, who has found the right length in his strokes. .
And another break. David Goffin steams through to 5-2. Set 3 seems to be in for the Belgian, who has found the right length in his strokes.
5:42 PM Goffin breaks immediately and also confirms his own service. A good start to set 3: 3-1. .
Goffin immediately breaks and also confirms on his own serve. A good start to set 3: 3-1.
5:32 PM. Goffin loses second set in the final: 5-7. Until 5-5, Marozsan and Goffin did not give each other an inch. Although everyone felt that the Hungarian gradually took the upper hand in the end of the set. The Belgian was able to clear two set balls at his own service. Moments later it was price: 5-7 and the set position was in balance again. .
Goffin loses second set in the final: 5-7
Until 5-5, Marozsan and Goffin did not give each other an inch. Although everyone felt that the Hungarian gradually took the upper hand in the end of the set. The Belgian was able to clear two set balls at his own service. Moments later it was price: 5-7 and the set position was in balance again.
5:10 PM David Goffin has a hard time dominating in set 2. The Belgian has to give up two set points against the Hungarian on his own serve at 4-5, but he clears them thanks to a tight service: 5-5. .
David Goffin has a hard time dominating in set 2. The Belgian has to give up two set points against the Hungarian at 4-5, but he clears them thanks to a tight service: 5-5.
17 hours . Instant “love game” for Goffin. David Goffin seems to pick up the rhythm right away. With a love game on his own serve, he immediately sets the tone: 2-2 in set 2. .
Instant “love game” for Goffin
David Goffin seems to pick up the rhythm right away. With a love game on his own serve, he immediately sets the tone: 2-2 in set 2.
4:35 pm. The sail is off the grass. The rain has stopped and the sail is off the grass again. Everything is being prepared for the second part in the duel Goffin-Maroszan. .
The tarp comes off the grass
The rain has stopped and the sail is off the grass again. Everything is being prepared for the second part in the duel Goffin-Maroszan.
16 hours .
Rain is a blemish on Wimbledon’s tight schedule. 15:34. Rain. The rain is the bummer at Wimbledon. The umpire sends both players to the changing rooms, the game is stopped. Waiting to see how long the rain break will last. .Regen
The rain is the bummer at Wimbledon. The umpire sends both players to the changing rooms, the game is stopped. Waiting to see how long the rain break will last.
3:17 PM. Goffin wins set 1. David Goffin has won the first set in quick succession. Our compatriot was lord and master against the Hungarian Fabian Marozsan. After just over 20 minutes the 6-2 was already on the scoreboard. .
Goffin wint set 1
David Goffin quickly won the first set. Our compatriot was lord and master against the Hungarian Fabian Marozsan. After just over 20 minutes the 6-2 was already on the scoreboard.
11am 08. Lucky loser Fabian Marozsan. David Goffin knows his opponent this afternoon on Court 2. The 23-year-old Hungarian Fabian Marozsan has been caught as a lucky loser. Marozsan (ATP-96) lost on Thursday in the third qualifying round in a five-setter against the German Maximilian Marterer (ATP-170). The two have never played against each other before: Goffin is the number 123 in the world. Goffin, quarter-finalist in England last year, received a wild card from the organization. .
Lucky loser Fabian Marozsan
David Goffin knows his opponent this afternoon on Court 2. The 23-year-old Hungarian Fabian Marozsan has been caught as a lucky loser.
Marozsan (ATP-96) lost on Thursday in the third qualifying round in a five-setter against the German Maximilian Marterer (ATP-170).
The two have never played against each other before: Goffin is the number 123 in the world. Goffin, quarter-finalist in England last year, received a wild card from the organization.
03-07-2023.23 hrs 20. I am very sorry that I will not be able to participate in Wimbledon this year. Nick Kyrgios.
I am very sorry that I cannot participate in Wimbledon this year.
Nick Kyrgios
23 hours 17. Forfait Kyrgios. Nick Kyrgios, normally David Goffin’s opponent in the 1st round, announced on Sunday evening that he will not participate in Wimbledon. “In Mallorca I experienced problems with my wrist. After a scan it turned out that I have a tear in a ligament. I tried everything to get ready for Wimbledon. It is a disappointment that I didn’t have enough time anymore,” said the Australian, losing finalist in London last year. It is likely that David Goffin will face a lucky loser from the qualifiers on Monday. Who that will be is currently unknown. .
Kyrgios Package
Nick Kyrgios, normally David Goffin’s opponent in the 1st round, announced on Sunday evening that he will not participate in Wimbledon.
“In Mallorca I experienced problems with my wrist. After a scan it turned out that I have a tear in a ligament. I tried everything to get ready for Wimbledon. It is a disappointment that I didn’t have enough time anymore,” said the Australian, losing finalist in London last year.
It is likely that David Goffin will face a lucky loser from the qualifiers on Monday. Who that will be is currently unknown.
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