Alexander Zverev ended his long wait for Grand Slam success by defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a thrilling French Open 2026 final.
The German star battled for four hours and 20 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier to secure the first major title of his career. Zverev dominated the opening set but was repeatedly challenged by Cobolli, who showed tremendous resilience in his maiden Grand Slam final. After surrendering the fourth set in a tense tie-break, Zverev responded brilliantly in the decider, breaking early and maintaining control throughout.
The victory ends years of heartbreak after defeats in previous Grand Slam finals and adds a major title to his impressive collection of ATP Finals crowns, Masters 1000 titles, and Olympic gold.