Sunday, June 7Sunday, June 7Alexander Zverev will on Sunday chase his first Grand Slam title when he faces Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the men’s final of the 2026 French Open. The 29-year-old German, ranked world No 3, overcame Czech qualifier Jakub Menšík 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a four-set semi-final on Friday to reach the championship match at Roland Garros . Cobolli, 24, also made his first Slam semi-final on his Paris debut, defeating Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.
Zverev has lost three previous major finals—US Open 2020, French Open 2024 and Australian Open 2025—and now has a fourth chance to end a 14-year wait for a Slam crown. “I feel great,” he said after the semi-final. “I’m playing the best tennis of my life at the right moment.” Cobolli, ranked 42, will be the lowest-ranked finalist in Paris since 2004 and the first Italian man to contest a Roland Garros final since 1973 .
The two men are friends off court—Zverev called Cobolli “a great guy”—but the final will be fought with intensity. “We respect each other, but on Sunday it’s all about winning,” Zverev said. The German’s route to the final included victories over 2022 champion Rafael Nadal in the fourth round and world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, marking the first time since 2008 that the top two seeds both reached the semi-finals of a Slam .
In the women’s final on Saturday, 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva of Russia will face Poland’s Maja Chwalinska, a qualifier ranked 114. Chwalinska has become the lowest-ranked finalist in French Open history, beating Andreeva’s compatriot Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals. “I’m just enjoying every moment,” Chwalinska said. “I never thought I would be here.” Andreeva, who turns 19 on Sunday, has drawn comparisons to past prodigies for her powerful game and composure .
The tournament has also reignited debate over five-set finals in the women’s draw. Sabalenka, the world No 1, supports the change, but many players oppose it, leaving the format unresolved for now .
With Zverev one win away from ending Germany’s 46-year men’s Slam drought and Chwalinska bidding to become Poland’s first major champion, Roland Garros delivers a weekend of high stakes and fresh narratives.
Cítím se skvěle, říká Menšík po úspěšném tažení na Roland Garros. To chce zopakovat i na Wimbledonu Pět výher a jedna porážka. To je bilance tenisty Jakuba Menšíka na letošním Roland Garros. Český reprezentant se v Paříži probojoval poprvé v kariéře na grandslamu do semifinále, kde však jeho cesta skončila. Nad jeho síly byl Němec Zverev, který ho porazil 3:1 na sety. I sám Němec však Menšíkův výkon na turnaji chválil.
irozhlas.cz · about 20 hours ago
Jacques Logé : Miraa Andreeva avait des mains énormes À seulement 18 ans, Mirra Andreeva (WTA 8) sapprête à disputer la finale de Roland-Garros ce samedi face à la Polonaise Maja Chwalinska. Un Belge qui la observée de près décrypte les ressorts dun phénomène précoce. ...
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Roland-Garros 2026 : léternel débat sur les finales au meilleur des cinq sets dans le tableau féminin La numéro un mondiale, Aryna Sabalenka, y est favorable, mais de nombreuses joueuses sont contre. Cette absence de consensus bloque toute possibilité dévolution du format à court terme.
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tagesspiegel · about 20 hours ago
Chwalinska im Finale: Die unglaublichste Geschichte der French Open Die Polin Maja Chwalinska spielt sich in Paris sensationell aus der Qualifikation bis ins Finale der French Open. Weil sie zu einem Spielertypus gehört, der Gegnerinnen Albträume bereiten kann.
faz · about 20 hours ago
Alexander Zverev closes in on first major title after reaching French Open final Alexander Zverev fended off first-time semi-finalist Jakub Menšík in four sets (7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3) to reach the French Open final. A long-awaited first Grand Slam title is now in sight for the German.
france24 · about 20 hours ago
Some news from France, part CCCXCVIII !!! This is my latest from my belle France; And it is that time again to tell you my latest rants about some news from France. An eventful post in my blog that I have enjoyed together with you for the last 16 years , And for those non Roman CCCXCVIII is 398 !! ,I have come back to new posts and continue the saga of this series some news from France , part CCCXCVIII !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.From the Carrousel and Tuileries gardens 1er arrondissement to the Grands-Explorateurs garden at Port-Royal 6éme arrondissement, erotic statues abound. In the heart of the Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church 5éme arrondissement, the pulpit is supported by a nearly nude statue of Samson. Dalidas breasts are on display for the lustful gaze of passersby in Montmartre 18éme arrondissement, and Père-Lachaise Cemetery 20éme arrondissement is teeming with bare-breasted sculptures. Sexual rituals are even practiced there, giving the recumbent effigy of Victor Noir a striking patina where his virility was exposed. Eroticism is a characteristic of Paris, quips Marc Lemonier, prolific author of books on the history of Paris, who is publishing Paris érotique (La Musardine, 224 pages, €17) this past Thursday, June 4th 2026. The book outlines a history of the twenty arrondissements. More info in La Musardine : front of the entrance to the National Maritime Museum , 16éme arrondissement, tricolored, rectilinear shapes are painted on the roadway along the Trocadéro esplanade. The artwork stretches from Avenue Paul Doumer to Avenue du Président-Wilson. From the terrace, with its breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower on one side, a blue, white, and red aircraft carrier is revealed on the other. This representation of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is the work of Crey 132, a street artist from Champigny (Val-de-Marne dept 94). 264 meters long, it was created over several weeks. This artwork is part of a cultural program offered by the museum, which in 2026 will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, founded by Richelieu in 1626. More info at the musée de la Marine National : Transat and Nantes Atlantique Airport were delighted to inaugurate the very first direct flight to the beautiful city of Quebec! In Canada,With its 15 brand-new platforms, the gare routiére de Nantes or bus station now serves 17 regular bus routes, operated by the regional network Aléop as well as major long-distance transport companies such as FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and other coach operators. The result: more than 40 destinations directly accessible from Nantes, without having to cross the city or look for a stop on the outskirts.The city of Cergy has just launched its third market, in front of the Cergy-Préfecture train station, every Thursday afternoon. Located at the exit of the RER A train station,Wedged between Coulommiers and Brie de Meaux (see posts), and Brie de Melun, Brie de Coulommiers is taking a gamble by changing its name. The 57th Coulommiers Cheese and Wine Fair (Seine-et-Marne dept 77) is the second largest agricultural fair in the Île-de-France region after the Paris International Agricultural Show. It was also this past Friday May 29 2026 that the new name chosen for Brie de Coulommiers, which is seeking Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, was unveiled.After 30 years on display, the large trompe-lœil mural in the Saint-Louis district of Versailles (see posts) has been restored to its original colors. At the corner of Rue Mazière, the famous fresco depicting shops of yesteryear has just been restored.After 40 years of waiting, the official date of the arrival of the RER E in Mantes-la-Jolie (see posts) has finally been revealed. The RER E will enter commercial service to Mantes-la-Jolie (Yvelines dept 78) on February 28, 2027. This was officially announced by the managers of the Eole project during the Mayors Trade Show of Île-de-France, which took place this past Tuesday, June 2 in Paris, Porte de Versailles (15éme arrondissement).The Dutch startup GoVolta is selling train tickets between Paris and Amsterdam starting at €19, with daily departures beginning December 14, 2026. This offer is directly designed to compete with Thalys (now Eurostar). Since May 28, 2026, GoVolta has opened its ticket office for a daily service between the two capitals. The journey, approximately seven hours long, serves eleven stations across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands: Paris-Gare du Nord, Arras, Longueau (Amiens), Ghent-Saint-Pierre, Antwerp-Central, Roosendaal, Lage Zwaluwe, Rotterdam-Central, The Hague HS, Haarlem, and Amsterdam. The first departures are scheduled to begin on December 14, 2026, from Paris-Gare du Nord (see post) ,and Antwerp-Central. The company launched an Amsterdam-Berlin route on March 18, 2026, via Amersfoort, Deventer, Hengelo, Bad Bentheim, Osnabrück and Hanover, with tickets starting from 10 euros for a journey of approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. The official GoVolta : been almost two years now, since the end of the Olympics, that the Place de la Concorde has been partially closed to traffic. This situation is expected to become permanent very soon as part of major works to transform the square once and for all. Currently, the Place de la Concorde is far from being a favorite spot for Parisians, whether they are cyclists, pedestrians, or motorists. And at the same time, with more than 5,000 cars, 3,000 bicycles, and 3,000 pedestrians using it every day, its inevitably a bit chaotic. The left side will be shared between cars and cyclists. Cyclists will therefore have to contend with traffic coming from the Champs-Élysées in one direction, and with the continuous flow of traffic from the square and the Rue de Rivoli in both directions. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028!Sometimes you have to search for a while to find the narrow Rue du Cirque, nestled between the imposing Avenue Gabriel on one side and the long Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré on the other. In Pariss 8éme arrondissement, the heart of political power, this thoroughfare exudes discretion. A shop that still houses a mens shirtmaker or a high-end watchmaker embodies a certain idea of understated French chic. The circus that gave its name to the street in 1849 was a place of entertainment for all of Paris. In the mid-19C, where the Théâtre Marigny now stands, there was a 6,000-seat rotunda open from May to September. This was the Cirque dÉté (Summer Circus). On Saturdays, people flocked to the Champs-Élysées to see equestrian shows, acrobats, or human cannonballs. Napoleon III wanted these popular spectacles to continue beyond the summer season. This is why the Cirque dHiver (Winter Circus) was founded in 1852, located in the 11éme arrondissement. After the demolition of the Cirque dÉté (Summer Circus) in 1900, the street name remained, like a dismantled set whose sign had been preserved. Walk it is very nice area !The former Silencio des Prés, an iconic art-house cinema in the 6éme arrondissement, is reopening. Starting June 3rd, 2026, its 208 navy blue seats and seven-meter-long screen will screen the greatest films, bringing cinema back to the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés quartier./neighborhood. Open since 1969, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés has seen hundreds of iconic directors and actors pass through its doors. First known as Le Bilboquet, the cinema then became the Olympic Saint-Germain, then Le Beau Regard, before changing its name once again to LÉtoile Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and finally settling on Silencio des Prés. Later, Catherine Deneuve would cite it as one of her favorite Parisian cinemas. But over time, this venue will become an event space with private screenings and parties before closing at the dawn of 2025. the cinema Saint Germain des Prés is located at 22 rue Guillaume Apollinaire, The official cinema Le Saint Germain des Prés : coolest street art and urban art festival returns from June 5th to July 26th, 2026, this time at the Jacques Vion Barracks on Allée Charles-de-Fitte. It brings together more than 40 artists from France, Spain, Greece, Chile, and beyond. Radically different names, styles, and worlds coexist in the same space to create something unique. In addition to the artworks, the program includes workshops, guided tours, talks, video screenings, live performances, tattoos, a festive outdoor bar, and food trucks. Theres also a dedicated childrens area with wooden modules to paint, introductory workshops, and collaborative murals. The official Caserne Jacques Vion or barracks : to discover and bring back nice memories of my travels to Vietnam, Located in the 9éme arrondissement, BẾP (cuisine in Vietnamese) celebrates the family cuisine of southern Vietnam through recipes passed down through generations. At lunchtime, the restaurant brings back cơm tấm, a popular specialty still rare in Paris. A new addition to the Sobremesa team in the 18éme arrondissement, a hub for chef residencies with Asian influences, Led by Marie Nguyen and her brother Antoine, who runs the kitchen, BẾP tells their story: a culinary and family heritage, and a story of dual culture as second-generation immigrants. Their father and grandmother arrived in France in the 1970s, carrying only their recipes. For nearly 30 years, they ran a Vietnamese restaurant in the 15éme arrondissement, where the siblings grew up. Its this bridge between Vietnam and France that Marie and Antoine wanted to highlight with BẾP , alongside Emilien Quéméner, Maries life partner and sommelier at Sobremesa. At lunchtime, the menu features cơm tấm, an iconic and popular dish typical of southern Vietnamese cuisine, which can be enjoyed everywhere in the streets of Ho Chi Minh City (see posts) ,and now in Paris. BẾP, 49 rue Marguerite de Rochechouart, 9éme arrondissement, More info at Bép Paris : you go folks, my latest round of my some news from France coming to you freely by the road warrior travel guy . Again, hope you enjoy this post on some news from France , part CCCXCVIII !!! as I.And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!! Rate this: #Europe #France #Paris
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postimees · about 20 hours ago
Zverev steht vor seinem ersten Grand-Slam-Titel Alexander Zverev hat das Finale der French Open erreicht und trifft dort auf den Italiener Flavio Cobolli. Der Weltranglisten-Dritte gilt vor dem Endspiel am Sonntag als klarer Favorit.
welt.de · about 20 hours ago
Märchenstunde in Paris: Qualifikantin Chwalinska greift nach der Krone Die Polin Maja Chwalinska steht sensationell im Finale der French Open. Am Samstag will die Nummer 114 der Weltrangliste gegen die Russin Mirra Andrejewa ihr Werk vollenden
der standard · about 20 hours ago
Chwalinska-Andreeva, Parigi sceglie una nuova regina Slam Alle 15 la finale femminile del Roland Garros. La russa parte favorita, ma loutsider polacca (partita dalle qualificazioni) vuole continuare a stupire
corriere · about 20 hours ago
Zverev, contro Cobolli al Roland Garros la grande occasione per sfatare il tabù Slam Il tedesco a 29 anni sogna di vincere il primo Major dopo aver perso le finali degli Us Open 2020, Parigi 2024 e Melbourne 2025. Relegato al ruolo di comprimario dallascesa di Sinner e Alcaraz, contro lazzurro ha unoccasione forse irripetibile
corriere · about 20 hours ago
Roland-Garros 2026 : léternel débat sur les finales en cinq sets dans le tableau féminin Jouer une finale au meilleur des cinq sets chez les femmes ? La numéro un mondiale, Aryna Sabalenka, y est favorable, mais de nombreuses joueuses sont contre. Cette absence de consensus bloque toute possibilité dévolution du format à court terme.
le monde · about 21 hours ago
French Open im Tennis: Zverev will Final-Freund Cobolli für Titel-Traum schlagen Alexander Zverev und Flavio Cobolli verstehen sich abseits des Tennis-Platzes sehr gut. Im Finale der French Open sind sie aber Gegner - und das ist für Zverev kein Problem.
tagesspiegel · about 21 hours ago