David Goffin defeated Lyon champion Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a thrilling five-set match at Roland-Garros. Goffin won with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-3, in a match that lasted 3 hours and 31 minutes. The Belgian player, known for his usually calm demeanor, surprised many by mocking the French fans after his victory, inviting them to boo him as he circled the court with his finger to his ear. Goffin clinched the match with a great BHDTL winner. Goffin's victory sets up a second-round clash with Alexander Zverev, with whom he has had tight matches in the past.
A David Goffin heel turn? You love to see it. Also good just to see his smooth brand of tennis again. He holds off Perricard and the crowd in 5. Plays Zverev next; their matches have been tight in the past. https://t.co/EE0qJ2c3xm
David Goffin just beat Lyon champion Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-3. Then circled the court with his finger to his ear, inviting the French fans to boo him. They obliged. One of the more surprising heel turns. Goffin will face Alexander Zverev in R2.
🤣🤣 David Goffin qui tend l'oreille en se marrant pour se faire huer. Quel crack ! #rolandgarros https://t.co/evIKbqmgIp
Wow. Crazy match atmosphere. Hard to believe Goffin, who is usually so even keeled, let the fans get to him. But he's all smiles now. https://t.co/nreBqvmv1z
Great BHDTL winner by David Goffin to clinch a battle of generations, beating young French rising star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in five. #rolandgarros
Goffin survives Lyon champ Perricard - 6-3 in the 5th, 3h31. Incredible atmosphere, David mocked the French fans in the end and got booed. Nice win for the veteran, who gets Zverev in R2. https://t.co/JGzXvR6i5G
Le récent vainqueur de Lyon, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard entame son Roland-Garros face à David Goffin. ALLEZ ! #RolandGarros https://t.co/S2lvqqzxq9