Zverev conquers Roland Garros, claims maiden Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev finally broke his Grand Slam curse on Sunday in Paris, clinching his maiden major title at Roland Garros. The 29-year-old German star defeated Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in a grueling four-hour, 16-minute final.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Zverev, who had previously lost three Grand Slam finals: the 2020 US Open, the 2024 French Open, and the 2025 Australian Open. This time, however, circumstances favored him, with key rivals like Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing due to injury and top seeds Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic being eliminated early.

Despite the pressure of being the favorite, Zverev demonstrated remarkable composure. He navigated a tough draw, securing solid wins against promising young players like Rafa Jódar and Jakub Mensik en route to the final. Even after dropping two sets against Cobolli, Zverev maintained his focus, ultimately overpowering the Italian in the deciding fifth set.

Cobolli, who had a more rested path to the final due to his semifinal opponent's illness, could not replicate his earlier win against Zverev in Munich. Italy's wait for a male French Open champion since Adriano Panatta in 1976 continues. Zverev's triumph also brings a major Grand Slam title back to Germany in the "Open Era," a feat not achieved on the men's side at Roland Garros since Steffi Graf's dominance in the women's game.

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Alexander Zverev ended his particular curse this Sunday in Paris and won his first Grand Slam title, conquering Roland Garros after beating Flavio Cobolli in the final.