Zverev and Cobolli to clash in Roland Garros 2026 final

The Roland Garros 2026 men's singles final will feature a showdown between Germany's Alexander Zverev and Italy's Flavio Cobolli.

Zverev, the world No. 3, secured his spot in the final by defeating Czech player Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. He enters the match as the top contender, especially with the absence of injured two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz and the early exits of top seeds Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.

Cobolli, ranked 14th, advanced to the final without playing his semifinal match. His opponent, Italian Matteo Arnaldi (104th), withdrew due to a "viral illness," as announced by the tournament organizers. Arnaldi explained he began feeling unwell with stomach issues the night before, leading to his withdrawal.

This final marks a significant opportunity for Zverev to claim his first Grand Slam title. The head-to-head record favors the German, who has won three of their previous four matches. Their most recent encounter was in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters 1000 this year, where Zverev won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4. Cobolli's sole victory against Zverev came in the semifinals of the 2026 ATP 500 in Munich, with a double 6-3 scoreline.

Betting markets heavily favor Zverev, with odds of 1.26 for his victory compared to 4.36 for Cobolli. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. Argentinian time on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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It is difficult to be here. This is not what I wanted to do. But last night I started to feel unwell. Yesterday I felt fine. I came to train and did everything I had to do. I felt fine. I had dinner. I started to feel a little sick to my stomach. I thought: 'Well, I didn't digest well.' I woke up at 1 a.m. and started vomiting. I didn't feel well at all and then I tried to sleep.