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Zverev claims French Open title against Cobolli after grand slam struggles

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Zverev claims French Open title against Cobolli after grand slam struggles

Summary

Alexander Zverev secured his first major title at the French Open by defeating Flavio Cobolli in five sets, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1. The match showcased Zverev overcoming past disappointments, including injuries and finals defeats, to finally lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires. Cobolli, in his first slam final, fought back after an early setback but struggled physically near the end. Despite the less dramatic final compared to previous years, Zverev's victory marks him as the first German man to win a singles slam title since Boris Becker’s 1996 Australian Open win. Cobolli expressed gratitude for the opportunity and indicated it as a promising start to his career.

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•Zverev wins French Open after a five-set match against Cobolli.
•Zverev celebrates overcoming significant past injuries and defeats.
•Cobolli demonstrates resilience but struggles with cramps in the final set.
•Zverev becomes the first German man to win a slam since Boris Becker.
•Cobolli set to break into the ATP top 10 following his performance.

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7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev savours 'happy end' at French Open after grand slam heartache

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Alexander Zverev put his grand slam heartache behind him to finally lift a major trophy at the French Open. The German was presented with a golden opportunity in the absence of injured two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz and with Jannik Sinner losing early, and he battled to a 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7 (5) 6-1 victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli.
— Yahoo Sports

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