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Tim Henman identifies key weakness for Flavio Cobolli after French Open final

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Tim Henman identifies key weakness for Flavio Cobolli after French Open final
Summary

Flavio Cobolli faced Alexander Zverev in the Roland Garros final, where he pushed the champion but ultimately fell short. Tim Henman pointed out that Cobolli needs to develop a stronger serve, particularly improving his first serve percentage to better utilize his forehand. This performance marks a significant moment in Cobolli's career, as he is set to make his debut in the ATP top 10 rankings. Zverev's victory also ended the recent Grand Slam dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, with Zverev becoming the first new champion in this cycle. Henman emphasized that Cobolli's skill set, including his movement and net play, could transition effectively to other surfaces.

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  • •Cobolli lost to Zverev in the Roland Garros final.
  • •Tim Henman advises Cobolli to enhance his serve.
  • •Cobolli is set to enter the ATP top 10 for the first time.
  • •Zverev's victory disrupts Alcaraz and Sinner's Grand Slam streak.
  • •Henman notes Cobolli's competitive strengths could adapt to grass and hard courts.
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  • 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — The surprising weakness Tim Henman says cost Flavio Cobolli the French Open and how he can fix it
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Tim Henman has pointed out what Flavio Cobolli needs to work on after his defeat to Alexander Zverev in the Roland Garros final. Cobolli, still only 24, put in a strong showing and pushed Zverev all the way.

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