Sunday, June 7Sunday, June 7Alexander Zverev wins first Grand Slam title at French Open after five-set thriller
Alexander Zverev finally claimed his first Grand Slam title on Sunday, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a five-set thriller to win the French Open at Roland Garros. The 29-year-old German, ranked world No 3, ended a decade-long quest for a major championship in emphatic fashion, becoming the first German man to lift the trophy since Boris Becker in 1996.
Zverev’s victory in Paris marked the culmination of a career defined by near-misses. He had reached three previous Grand Slam finals—at the 2020 US Open, 2021 French Open, and 2024 Australian Open—only to fall short each time. Sunday’s triumph, secured in four hours and 16 minutes, erased those memories, as he outlasted the 24-year-old Cobolli, who was contesting his first Slam final. The Italian, ranked No 14, had stunned the field by defeating top seed Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, but Zverev’s experience and composure proved decisive on the Philippe-Chatrier Court.
The match followed a familiar pattern for Zverev in finals: early dominance, followed by a lapse in concentration. He raced to a 6-1, 4-1 lead before Cobolli rallied to take the second set. The third set saw Zverev regain control, but the Italian fought back in the fourth, forcing a tie-break. Zverev saved two championship points before sealing the win with a break in the fifth.
“It’s a dream come true,” Zverev said after the match. “I’ve lost in finals before, but today I stayed calm and believed in myself. This is for all the people who supported me, especially my family.” His victory also marked a personal milestone: he becomes the first German man to win a Slam since Becker’s 1996 Australian Open triumph.
The win adds to Zverev’s already impressive resume, which includes two ATP Finals titles, Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020, and 22 Masters 1000 crowns. Yet none of those achievements carried the weight of a Grand Slam. His triumph in Paris arrives at a time when the men’s tour has been reshaped by the absence of Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner in the latter stages, leaving the path clear for Zverev to claim his place among the sport’s elite.
For Cobolli, the final was a baptism of fire. Despite his breakthrough run, the Italian’s inexperience showed in critical moments, particularly in the fifth set. “I’m proud of my performance,” he said. “But today, Alexander was the better player.”
Zverev’s triumph at Roland Garros cements his status as a champion on the sport’s biggest stage. After years of waiting, he has finally silenced his critics and fulfilled his destiny as Germany’s next Grand Slam winner.
Vis împlinit: Alexander Zverev, campion la Roland Garros 2026. Germanul câștigă primul său titlu de Grand Slam, după patru finale disputate Alexander Zverev, numărul 3 mondial în circuitul profesionist de tenis (ATP), este noul campion al turneului de Mare Șlem pe zgură de la Roland Garros. Jucătorul german s-a impus duminică, în finala Openului Francez, în fața italianului Flavio Cobolli, pe care l-a învins cu scorul de 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1. Alexander Zverev, în vârstă …
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