Alexander Zverev finally broke through to win his maiden Grand Slam title, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1 in a dramatic five-set French Open final on Sunday.
The second-seeded German, who had lost three previous major finals, overcame early dominance, mid-match nerves, physical cramps, and a resilient challenge from first-time finalist Cobolli to triumph on the clay in Paris. The win marks the first major singles title by a player outside of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz since 2023.
Zverev stormed through the opening set and responded well after dropping the second. However, tension mounted in the fourth set, where double faults, lost service breaks, and cramp treatment tested his resolve. Cobolli showed impressive fight, recovering from failing to serve out the set and forcing a decider after a tense tie-break.
The 24-year-old Italian couldn’t sustain his level in the fifth set. Zverev seized control with a strong start, building a 3-0 lead as Cobolli’s physical condition deteriorated. Zverev sealed the championship when Cobolli sent a smash long on his second match point, collapsing onto the clay in emotional celebration.
With Sinner eliminated early and Alcaraz absent due to injury, Zverev embraced his role as the clear favorite and delivered the long-awaited breakthrough that many believed he was destined for.
This victory cements Zverev’s status among the elite and ends years of near-misses that had begun to overshadow his career.
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