GHENT, Belgium — David Goffin recovered from a two-set deficit for the first time in his career to give Belgium a 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup final against Britain when he beat debutant Kyle Edmund 3-6 1-6 6-2 6-1 6-0 in Ghent on Friday.
The world number 16 looked rigid with nerves in the opening two sets as 20-year-old Edmund, a surprise late choice for Britain's second singles spot, romped in front with some destructive baseline power.
But the Belgian's greater experience finally began to tell as Edmund's gung-ho game started to crumble.
Goffin broke serve in the third game of the third set and the momentum quickly shifted his way.