Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title. He's finally a Grand Slam champion.
In his fourth major final, Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
It was a unique opportunity for Zverev without Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz across the net and the third-ranked German took full advantage on the red clay of Roland Garros.
Alexander Zverev reacts after winning the men's final match at the French Open in Paris, Sunday, June 7, 2026. Aurelien Morissard/AP
Zverev had been an overwhelming favorite for the title ever since the top-ranked Sinner struggled in the first week's heat wave and wasted a two set lead against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round. A day later, Novak Djokovic was also eliminated. Alcaraz, the two-time reigning champion, withdrew before the tournament with an injured right wrist.
It was Zverev's second French Open final, having wasted a lead of two sets to one against Alcaraz in the 2024 championship match. It was the 25th title of his career.