French Open final: Alexander Zverev beats Flavio Cobolli in 5 sets for long-awaited first Grand Slam title
Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets to win his first-ever Grand Slam title at the French Open. The victory marks a significant career milestone for the 29-year-old German player after several previous near-misses in major finals.
Why it matters
Zverev's win is a major development in professional tennis, ending his reputation as the best player to never win a Grand Slam.
Jack Baer Staff writer Sun, June 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM UTC It took a Roland Garros field depleted of every other top contender by the second week, but Alexander Zverev is no longer the best player to never win a Grand Slam.
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