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Match Details
Fixture: David Goffin vs Jack Sock
Date: August 1, 2022
Tournament: Citi Open 2022
Round: First round (Round of 64)
Venue: Washington, D.C., United States
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $708,530
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN | Australia - beIN Sports
David Goffin vs Jack Sock preview
World No. 63 David Goffin will square off against Jack Sock in the first round of the Citi Open on Monday.
Goffin has had a decent season so far, garnering 26 wins from 43 matches and winning the Marrakech Open in April. The Belgian also made the last eight at the Sydney International, Phoenix Challenger and most recently the Wimbledon Championships.
After a third-round exit at Roland Garros, Goffin raised his level at Wimbledon. He picked up hard-fought wins over Sebastian Baez, Ugo Humbert and Frances Tiafoe en route to the quarterfinals, but couldn't get over the line against Cameron Norrie. The 31-year-old was up two sets to one against the British No. 1 but eventually bowed out in a thrilling five-set contest.
Jack Sock, on the other hand, has registered 29 wins from 43 matches this season. A title-winning campaign at the Savannah Challenger and a runner-up finish at the Ilkley Challenger have been his stand-out results so far.
The American also registered a noteworthy run at the Wimbledon Championships. Sock entered the main draw through the qualifiers and picked up brilliant victories over Bernabe Zapata Miralles and Maxime Cressy en route to the third round. He put up a strong performance against Australian Jason Kubler but eventually lost in five sets.
The 29-year-old will enter Washington on the back of a first-round exit at the Atlanta Open where he was outplayed by fellow American Tommy Paul in straight sets.
David Goffin vs Jack Sock head-to-head
Goffin leads 3-0 in the head-to-head against Sock. He defeated the American in straight sets in their most recent encounter at the 2017 Swiss Indoors in Basel.
David Goffin vs Jack Sock odds
(All odds sourced from BetMGM)
David Goffin vs Jack Sock prediction
David Goffin will be the favorite heading into this contest. He has a 60% success ratio on hard courts and has been more consistent than this opponent this season. The Belgian has also played more matches on the main tour in 2022.
Goffin is known for his patient approach and is most comfortable while dueling from the baseline. He has made positive adjustments to his game since returning from injury and is close to his best level.
Sock has been rather shaky this season but is more than capable of springing a surprise. The American is known for his huge serve and aggressive approach to the game. He will be eager to snap his two-match losing streak but will need to be at his best to challenge a solid competitor like Goffin.
An exciting contest is on the cards in Washington considering both players' contrasting styles. If Goffin settles in quickly and takes his chances, he should be able to see this one through.
Pick: Goffin to win in three sets.
