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Alexander Zverev clinches maiden Grand Slam title at French Open 2026
Updated On: 08 June, 2026 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Germany's Alexander Zverev achieved a career milestone on Sunday, claiming his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros after defeating Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in an enthralling five-set final on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Alexander Zverev (Pic: AFP)
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev of Germany enjoyed the biggest moment of his career on Sunday, securing his debut Grand Slam championship at Roland Garros. In a thrilling five-set marathon on Court Philippe-Chatrier, the German outlasted Italy's Flavio Cobolli with a scoreline of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1.
The match, which lasted for over four hours and 20 minutes, served as a testament to Zverev's mental strength. Despite the frustration of dropping a tight fourth-set tie-break, the 29-year-old maintained his focus to sweep the final set. Upon sealing the win, an emotional Zverev collapsed onto the floor before sharing a moment at the net with his opponent.


