Hubert Hurkacz defeated David Goffin 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 2–6, 6–4 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay on 28 May 2023, confirming his status as pre-match favourite at odds of 1.37 to Goffin's 3.4. The match proved competitive despite the disparity in betting odds, with Goffin taking the second set and forcing a decisive fifth after Hurkacz claimed the third. The Polish player recovered from conceding the fourth set to seal victory in the final frame, demonstrating resilience on the slow surface. The result keeps Hurkacz on track in his Roland Garros campaign as he advances to the second round.