Alexander Zverev becomes Grand Slam champion with French Open win
Summary
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title by beating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final at the French Open. This victory marks Zverev’s 25th career title and his first major championship win after three previous final losses.Key Facts
- Zverev defeated Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in the 2026 French Open final.
- This was Zverev’s fourth Grand Slam final, and his first time winning one.
- Cobolli reached his first Grand Slam final and aimed to be the first Italian man to win the French Open in 50 years.
- Top players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were not in this final; Alcaraz withdrew due to a wrist injury.
- Zverev had lost previous Grand Slam finals to Alcaraz, Dominic Thiem, and Sinner.
- The match lasted over four hours on the red clay courts of Roland Garros in Paris.
- Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva won the women’s singles title the day before.
- Zverev celebrated emotionally after winning, showing relief and joy after years of chasing a major title.
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