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We used to be losers, now we're Grand Slam champions, Zverev tells his faithful team
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We used to be losers, now we're Grand Slam champions, Zverev tells his faithful team

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  • Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli in the final.
  • The victory marked the culmination of a long journey for Zverev, overcoming past injuries and near-misses.
  • Zverev expressed deep gratitude to his long-standing team and offered praise to his opponent.

Alexander Zverev finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title on Sunday, standing on Court Philippe Chatrier as the French Open champion after a hard-fought victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli.

We've been through so much through injuries, through heartbreak, through losses. We've been losers at some moments, but we're Grand Slam champions now. That's what counts.

— Alexander ZverevReflecting on his journey to winning the French Open during the trophy ceremony.

"We've been through so much through injuries, through heartbreak, through losses," an emotional Zverev told his team during the trophy ceremony. "We've been losers at some moments, but we're Grand Slam champions now. That's what counts." The 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 triumph capped an arduous journey for the 29-year-old German.

This win comes four years after Zverev left Roland Garros in a wheelchair with seven broken bones in his foot, and two years after he lost the Paris final to Carlos Alcaraz. He paid tribute to his enduring team, including his father and brother, and his physical trainer, who has been with him since 2014. "I probably have the longest-lasting team and coach on the tour," he remarked.

I probably have the longest-lasting team and coach on the tour.

— Alexander ZverevAcknowledging the loyalty and support of his long-term team.

Zverev also extended warm words to Cobolli, whose impressive run to the final ended just one win short of his dream. "From the bottom of my heart, I hope you lift this trophy very soon," Zverev told the Italian. "You're one of the best people on tour."

From the bottom of my heart, I hope you lift this trophy very soon. You're one of the best people on tour.

— Alexander ZverevCongratulating his opponent, Flavio Cobolli, after the final match.

Cobolli, gracious in defeat, acknowledged Zverev's achievement while expressing his own disappointment. "I'm happy for you but I'm also sad because I was close and I feel it now that you (have) achieved your dream, let me win the next time," he said. Cobolli also thanked his supporters, asking them to smile despite his loss.

I'm happy for you but I'm also sad because I was close and I feel it now that you (have) achieved your dream, let me win the next time.

— Flavio CobolliResponding to Zverev's congratulations after his French Open final loss.
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