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Alexander Zverev captures first Grand Slam amid controversy at French Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:57 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Alexander Zverev captures first Grand Slam amid controversy at French Open

Summary

Alexander Zverev secured his first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, prevailing over Flavio Cobolli with a scoreline of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1. The match drew attention not only for Zverev's victory but also for a controversial moment where he received a drink and possibly medication from Marcelo Melo during the match, raising questions from commentators like Jim Courier and Brad Gilbert. Despite the criticism surrounding this incident, Zverev's ability to recover in the pivotal fifth set helped him clinch the title. The win concludes Zverev's long wait for a Grand Slam victory after previously losing three major finals.

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•Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open.
•The final score was 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1.
•Zverev was criticized for receiving a drink and medication from Marcelo Melo.
•Jim Courier and Brad Gilbert questioned the legality of the incident.
•Zverev previously lost three finals before this victory.

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1:57 AMYahoo Sports — ‘No Way That’s in the Rules’ – Alexander Zverev’s ‘Questionable’ Act During French Open Final Stuns Tennis World

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Alexander Zverev has finally won his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, ending a long wait that included three painful defeats in Major finals. However, amid the celebrations, a controversial moment during his clash with Flavio Cobolli has drawn criticism, with respected tennis figures like Jim Courier and Brad Gilbert questioning the incident.
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