David Goffin Quotes

On clay, you know that you have much longer rallies, and you must run for maybe two or three hours.

Players who win on a clay surface are those who can control the ball, playing steadily and accurately from the back-court, keeping the ball in play and moving it around with changes of speed and spin, and resisting the temptation to over-hit.

On clay courts I have some weapons to play a good match.

One of the most important things, actually, when you're playing on grass, is to move.

I like my groundstrokes, I can say. I like it. That's my game - I'm a groundstroke player and I play pretty aggressive.

I grip very close to the butt of the racket. This allows me to get a lot of wrist action to create more spin and whip.

That result at the French was a big break for me. I had been playing quite well up until that point but nobody really expected me to do well on clay - it was my worst surface. I had had some success on the clay but I was a set and a break up in the semi-final against Jausovec and maybe the enormity of the occasion got to me.

When I can control the ball off the first shot after serve and return, especially with my forehand, that's when I'm in control most matches.

I have played some good matches against Rafa on clay.

We love to play on clay.

I don't have the same serve speed as some of the guys, but I have good footwork, and I take the ball early.

Of course I don't have a big serve. I have other weapons. That's why tennis is a nice sport.

Slowly from just touching the ball I got to making the ball and eventually hitting a decent defensive shot. Because I don't have a lot of weapons I have to use my speed.

I think I'm a very powerful player; I can hit good groundstrokes.

When you get on to fresh grass courts you always know that they might be a bit slippery but you have to adjust accordingly.

When facing bowlers or throw downs, it is not possible to feed the ball in one place at all times; therefore, tennis ball practice comes in handy.

Many players are of the same standard; it all depends on how your strokes land on the other side of court.

When you have the ball above the net height on grass, it's easier to play, and when the ball comes at you more slowly, it's easier to play. But when a guy hits hard and deep, I think you have to have been out there playing to understand, but it's hard to really hit the ball.

I'm a player who likes to get on the ball and use it.

My serve - it's really important for me.

The pitch is the most important material for a football player.

I can keep the ball and pass it, and I've always felt comfortable with the ball at my feet.

The players who tend to make the difference are often great dribblers. Some are very fast; others have a repertoire of moves and feints. These players need to have great technique in order to be good dribblers. But I'm not a good dribbler.

My father loved the single-handed backhand, so to him, that was the main goal; we were always fascinated by that shot. He taught me all the technique and how to structure my game. I was really privileged to have a father like that.

In Madrid, the conditions are always better for me. It suits my game: fast clay, high altitude, the balls fly really well.