Men’s tennis · Oct 21, 2026
David Goffin beats Remy Bertola after trailing 3-0 in deciding set
By Row Seventeen ·
David Goffin beat Remy Bertola 2–1 in sets (men’s tennis) on October 21, 2026.
David Goffin defeated Remy Bertola 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in sets in the European Open first round on October 21, 2026, winning six of the final seven games.
Key moments
Sources ↓- Closing stages
Goffin answered by winning six of the final seven games, taking the set 6-4. A forehand winner past Bertola ended the match, and Goffin dropped onto his hands and knees.
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Bertola takes the opening set
David Goffin entered the European Open first round as a wild card against lucky loser Remy Bertola. Their October 21, 2026 match on Centre Court at ATP Brussels began with Bertola taking the opening set 6-3, leaving Goffin needing both remaining sets to advance.
Goffin said nerves affected him during his first few games before improved serving helped him settle against Bertola. He had announced Brussels as his final tournament, making this appearance part of his farewell to the tour.
Goffin levels before another deficit
Goffin took the second set 6-3 to bring the match level at one set apiece. The players had split the first two sets by identical margins, setting up a deciding third set.
Bertola then moved ahead 3-0 in the decider. Goffin answered by winning six of the final seven games, taking the set 6-4. A forehand winner past Bertola ended the match, and Goffin dropped onto his hands and knees.
Break-point totals and a farewell extended
Across the match, Goffin converted three of six break points, while Bertola took two of eleven opportunities. Goffin saved the other nine. He also won 16 of 27 points returning Bertola's second serve. Bertola served eight aces to Goffin's five, while each player finished with four double faults.
The completed victory was Goffin's first at tour level in more than a year. It extended his farewell tournament beyond the opening round after he twice recovered from deficits. He celebrated afterward with his wife, daughter and father, and advanced to face American Alex Michelsen in a second-round match scheduled for Thursday.
Based on the match coverage and records linked below. Core match facts were checked against the linked source pages. This is an original, AI-assisted recap.
- Tennis.com match result and statistics
- Tennis Now match report, Chris Oddo
- Download the supporting facts and attribution
Published 2026-10-21. Game date shown above.
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