Zverev wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev has finally captured his maiden Grand Slam title, achieving a career-long ambition with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final. The world number two secured the win on Sunday, becoming the first German man to claim a major tournament title since Boris Becker in 1996.

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This court is so special to me in so many ways… but now finally, it’s a happy end.

The 29-year-old triumphed with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 scoreline after four hours and 16 minutes of intense play. Zverev, who has a history of heartbreak at Roland Garros, including a season-ending ankle injury in the 2022 semi-finals and a five-set loss in the 2024 final, expressed his relief and joy.

"This court is so special to me in so many ways... but now finally, it’s a happy end," Zverev said. He acknowledged the journey with his team, stating, "We’ve been through losses, we’ve been losers at times as well in the most important moments... But at the end of the day, we’re Grand Slam champions now, and that’s what counts."

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We’ve been through losses, we’ve been losers at times as well in the most important moments… But at the end of the day, we’re Grand Slam champions now, and that’s what counts.

Cobolli, the 10th seed, was aiming to become the first Italian man to win the French Open in 50 years. The 24-year-old reached his first Slam semi-final and final after his opponent withdrew. Despite a nervy start and an error-strewn first set, Cobolli fought back, but Zverev's experience ultimately prevailed in a tense deciding set. The victory was aided by the early exits of top contenders like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic.

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I’m happy for you, but I’m also sad because I was close and I feel it. So now you’ve achieved your dream, let me win the next time.