Alexandar Zverev’s long wait for the Grand Slam glory finally came to an end on Sunday as the German defeated the Italian Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set French Open final to capture the first major title of the carrer.After the years of near misses and heartbreak on the biggest stages of tennis. Zverev emerged victorious 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The victory marked a significant milestone for the 29-year-old, who had previously lost three Grand Slam finals, including the French Open final in 2024 and the Australian Open Final in 2025. Widely regarded as one of the best players never to win a major, Zverev finally crossed that barrier with a strong performance in Paris.
Zverev appeared in complete control early on, racing through the opening set 6-2 with powerful serving and aggressive baseline play. However, Coboliic, competing in his first Grand Slam final, responded impressively to level the match by taking the second set. The Italian continued to push the German throughout the contest, forcing a fourth-set tiebreak that he won to send the final into a deciding fifth set.
Despite showing signs of fatigue and dealing with physical discomfort during the match, Zverev relied on his experience in the crucial moments. He raised his level dramatically in the final set, breaking Cobolli repeatedly and sealing the championship with a dominant 6-1 finish.
For Cobolli, the defeat was disappointing but did little to overshadow a breakthrough fortnight. The 24-year-old Italian enjoyed the best Grand Slam run of his career, reaching his first major final and establishing himself among the rising stars of the sport.
With the win, Zverev finally fulfilled his grand slam dream, turning years of near misses into a career-defining triumph in Paris.
Sources: Times of India | Guardian
