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French Open 2026: Alexander Zverev wins first Grand Slam title with victory over Flavio Cobolli
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Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in a five-set match to win his first French Open title. This victory marks the first time since 2023 that a player other than Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz has won a Grand Slam singles title.
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Zverev's win breaks the recent dominance of Sinner and Alcaraz in men's tennis, signaling a shift in the competitive landscape.
Figure caption, Highlights: Zverev beats Cobolli in five-set thriller to win French Open
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