Zverev wins French Open final after Cobolli's fifth-set cramping issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on June 7. Cobolli, in his first major final, showed resilience but struggled with cramps in the fifth set, ultimately losing 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1. Zverev's victory marks a significant achievement after previously competing in three major finals. Cobolli reflected on his performance, recognizing the pressure of the occasion and the challenges posed by Zverev, who has more experience in such matches. Cobolli aims to build on this success as he sets his sights on qualifying for the ATP Finals this season.
- •Zverev wins his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
- •Cobolli cramping issues occurred in the fifth set.
- •Match scores were 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1.
- •Cobolli's previous matches included a win over Felix Auger-Aliassime.
- •Cobolli enters the Top 10 rankings following the tournament.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cobolli pushed Zverev to a 5th set in French Open final, then his body gave out
"His calf muscles and thighs hit by cramp, Flavio Cobolli’s body could no longer respond in the fifth set of the French Open final. A first-time Grand Slam finalist, the 24-year-old Italian looked on the verge of a major upset on Sunday before losing in five sets — 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 — to second-seeded Alexander Zverev, who claimed his first major title on the Parisian red clay. Renowned for his exceptional athleticism, Cobolli hit Zverev hard with his big forehand and, although he committed a lot of unforced errors — 65 — his high-risk approach pushed his German opponent deep into the match and into a fifth set.
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