- In a historic breakthrough, Alexander Zverev captured his maiden Grand Slam title by winning the French Open 2026 at Roland Garros.
- The German star defeated Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a thrilling five-set final:
- Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1
- The match lasted over four hours and marked Zverev’s first Grand Slam triumph after losing his previous three major finals.
- With this victory, Zverev joins notable players such as Andre Agassi, Goran Ivanišević, Dominic Thiem who won their first Grand Slam title in their fourth major final.
About Flavio Cobolli
The tournament was also a breakthrough event for Flavio Cobolli:
- Reached his first Grand Slam final.
- Became the first Italian man in decades to reach the French Open final.
- Was aiming to emulate Adriano Panatta, the last Italian man to win the title in 1976.
Despite a spirited fightback to force a fifth set, Cobolli ran out of energy in the decider.
Key Highlights
- First Grand Slam title for Alexander Zverev.
- Won the French Open Men’s Singles 2026 championship.
- Defeated Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final.
- Claimed the 25th ATP title of his career.
- Became one of the few players to win their first major title in their fourth Grand Slam final.