'I had the best and worst moments of my life on this court' - Zverev triumphs at last
Summary
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam tennis title by beating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final at the 2026 French Open. Four years after a serious ankle injury on the same court, Zverev finally achieved this major victory after previously losing three Grand Slam finals.Key Facts
- Zverev was injured severely at the 2022 French Open, tearing ligaments and fracturing bones in his right ankle.
- He missed several months of competition after surgery for that injury.
- Before this win, Zverev lost three Grand Slam finals, including at the 2020 US Open and the 2024 French Open.
- Zverev defeated 24-year-old Flavio Cobolli in a tense five-set final to claim his first Grand Slam trophy.
- Earlier in this tournament, several top players like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic were either eliminated or withdrew.
- Zverev praised his team, including his father and brother, for their support during difficult times.
- Rafael Nadal helped Zverev off the court after his injury and congratulated him on this hard-earned victory.
- Zverev described the French Open court as a place of both his worst injury and greatest triumph.
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