World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz stopped by to show his respect to David Goffin, who bowed out of the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters for the final time after a hard-fought three-set loss to Emilio Nava. The moment carried special significance as fans and fellow players acknowledged Goffin’s long-standing presence on the tour and his contributions to the sport.
This video captures Alcaraz’s gesture and the emotional farewell of Goffin, highlighting the respect between generations as the Belgian closes his chapter at Monte Carlo while Alcaraz continues his journey as the defending champion.
From one talent to another. 🥹 ❤️
World No. 1 @carlosalcaraz stops by to pay respect to David Goffin, who bows out of the #RolexMonteCarloMasters for the final time! pic.twitter.com/QFv88Q5VxY
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 5, 2026
David Goffin in 2026
Ranked world no.179, the Belgian played his last match on the 5th of April when he lost to world no.104 Emilio Nava 6-3 6-7(6) 7-6(2) in the qualifications in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
During this season the Belgian has a compiled 1-6 record.
