Alexander Zverev faces Flavio Cobolli in French Open final chasing elusive Grand Slam title
Summary
Alexander Zverev will play Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday, both seeking the Grand Slam title. Zverev is trying to win his first major championship, while Cobolli aims to become the first Italian man to win at Roland Garros in 50 years.Key Facts
- The French Open final will start at 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET).
- Alexander Zverev is ranked third in the world and this is his fourth Grand Slam final.
- Flavio Cobolli is ranked 14th and has never gone past a Grand Slam quarterfinal before this tournament.
- Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, withdrew due to a wrist injury.
- Both finalists have lost only two sets during the tournament.
- Zverev has previously lost three Grand Slam finals despite holding leads in those matches.
- Cobolli aims to be the first Italian man to win the French Open since Adriano Panatta in 1976.
- Panatta will present the winner’s trophy at the final as part of the 50-year celebration.
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