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Alexander Zverev secures chaotic French Open title over Flavio Cobolli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Alexander Zverev secures chaotic French Open title over Flavio Cobolli

Summary

Alexander Zverev won the French Open title, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a tense final. The match saw Cobolli struggle with energy and cramping, impacting his performance in crucial moments. Jannik Sinner's early exit paved the way for Zverev, who faced a challenging path through the tournament, reflecting a significant shift in the men's draw dynamics. Zverev's victory marks a breakthrough after previous near-misses in grand slam finals. As the tour heads to grass season, Zverev aims to harness this win to improve his performance at Wimbledon.

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By the Numbers

•Zverev clinched the title in a nerve-wracking final on red clay.
•Cobolli, in his first grand slam final, experienced cramps during the match.
•Sinner, the top seed, exited early, impacting tournament expectations.
•Zverev's victory ends a streak of near-final losses in grand slams.
•The focus now shifts to Wimbledon, where Zverev has underperformed historically.

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2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Zverev’s chaotic French Open win showed just how far ahead Jannik Sinner is

What they're saying

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Sinner’s stunning first-week exit at Roland Garros presented a golden opportunity to the rest of the men’s field in Paris but they failed to impressively capitalise upon the chance
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