DAvid Goffin did not exist in his round of 16 against Roger Federer on Sunday at the US Open Tennis. The Swiss immediately pointed out after the match that the Belgian number 1 did not play at his level in a game dominated by the Basel in 1h18 of game barely, ended in three sets 6-2, 6-2, 6-0. "Nothing was going today, I do not know why," conceded the Liege, disappointed by his performance that had the feeling of having "given the match" to his opponent.
"It's hard because against him, we do not know why, sometimes we miss shots. But today, I have 20% first ball, I miss almost everything, easy balls and he plays well. Right now, he's in, right now, he takes a set, then two and it's very difficult, "said David Goffin, 28, 15th in the world, in a press conference. "And when you are led 2 sets to 0, you know you have to take the next three and against him it's very hard. Mentally, it's hard when you do not play well, you miss everything and you do not know why. "
Roger Federer, 38, 3rd player in the world, was very satisfied with his level of play. There was something. What also confirmed Goffin. "He played fast. He served on the lines all the time. It did not give rhythm because it is not long exchanges. And when you have a chance, you have to take it, but there I missed straight shots, setbacks, easy passing and easy attacks. It gave him a lot of confidence. I gave him the match. All the match. It's hard to say. But it's certainly my worst game against him. "
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