Alexander Zverev is the new champion of Roland Garros, having won an epic final clash against Flavio Cobolli.
Zverev has just clinched his maiden Grand Slam title in Paris, previously losing all three of his major finals.
He has now ended that unwanted run following his 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5-7), 6-1 win over Cobolli after four hours and 16 minutes.
ATP legend Rafael Nadal congratulated Zverev on his Roland Garros title, with his current rival Carlos Alcaraz now doing the same.
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Carlos Alcaraz messages Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli after Roland Garros final
Alcaraz, who beat Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in the 2024 Roland Garros final, shared a video of the German’s celebrations on his Instagram story.
And he accompanied it with the brief but classy message: “Congratulations Sascha for the title!
“You deserve it!”
The Spaniard, who missed the tournament due to a wrist injury, then shared footage of Cobolli receiving his runner-up prize in Paris.
And he wrote to the Italian: “Congratulations Flavio for your first GS final!
“I’m sure there will be many more!”
It’s a lovely touch from the ATP number two, who will unfortunately continue his absence into the grass-court season.
Roland Garros champion Alexander Zverev removes name from unwanted list
Much to the disappointment of tennis fans, Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon this summer, with his absence again providing a fantastic opportunity for Zverev.
He just took that chance at Roland Garros, where his other main rivals Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both suffered shock early exits.
But this is very much his moment, and the German has now finally ruled himself out of finishing his career with an unwanted record.
WTA star Amanda Anisimova is considered the best current women’s player without a Slam, with Zverev having long been a central figure in the running for the men’s equivalent.
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
| Loss | 2020 | US Open | Hard | Dominic Thiem | 6–2, 6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 6–7(6–8) |
| Loss | 2024 | French Open | Clay | Carlos Alcaraz | 3–6, 6–2, 7–5, 1–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 2025 | Australian Open | Hard | Jannik Sinner | 3–6, 6–7(4–7), 3–6 |
| Win | 2026 | French Open | Clay | Flavio Cobolli | 6–1, 4–6, 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–1 |
But his name is officially out of that unwanted debate following his success in Paris, which he will hope represents the first of many Grand Slam titles.
Whether or not he can succeed elsewhere remains to be seen, but this victory should lift a huge weight off the shoulders of the 29-year-old, who still has plenty of time for further glory.
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