Belgium's Davis Cup hopes boosted as Goffin shines


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 24 Nov 2017

Tennis - Davis Cup Final - France vs Belgium - Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille, France - November 24, 2017 Belgium’s David Goffin and Lucas Pouille of France shake hands after their match REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

LILLE, France (Reuters) - Belgium's chances of claiming a maiden Davis Cup title against hosts France remained intact after Friday's opening singles, in which David Goffin made a huge impression, were tied 1-1.

The world number seven crushed local favourite Lucas Pouille 7-5 6-3 6-1 to take the first point before French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga demolished Steve Darcis 6-3 6-2 6-1.

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