Goffin To Join Dimitrov, Thiem At Sofia In 2017

Garanti Koza Sofia Open announced on Thursday the participation of Belgian David Goffin, No. 11 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, in the second edition of the tournament.

Goffin has won two ATP World Tour titles. In 2016 he marched to the quarter-finals at Roland Garros and played a match at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. In 2016 the Belgian also reached the final in Tokyo and played back-to-back ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-finals at Indian Wells and Miami.

“I am looking forward to playing in Sofia,” Goffin said. “I had my best year in 2016, and I would like to start the next season at the same level. I am also looking forward to seeing the city of Sofia.”

He joins the star ensemble of the Garanti Koza Sofia Open 2017 and will play alongside Dominic Thiem, Grigor Dimitrov, Viktor Troicki and defending champion Roberto Bautista Agut in February at the “Arena Armeec”.

Tournament Director Paul McNamee said: “David is a rising star and a great addition to the field. We now have confirmations from three Top 15 players and four of the Top 20. I’m glad the Bulgarian audience will be able enjoy tennis at such a high level.”

Garanti Koza Sofia Open 2017 will be played at “Arena Armeec” from 5-12 February, 2017. The “hot ticket” for the biggest sporting event in Sofia is on sale at Eventim, with prices starting from 10 leva. Children and pensioners can access a 50 per cent discount during the first five days and a 25 per cent discount for the rest of the tournament as well as for weekly tickets. Spectators can also save up to 160 leva by buying a weekly ticket.