Alexander Zverev claims first grand slam after battling off Cobolli in French Open

8 Jun 2026 • 2:59 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Alexander Zverev claims first grand slam after battling off Cobolli in French Open

  • Alexander Zverev claimed his first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros, defeating debut major finalist Flavio Cobolli in a five-set match.
  • The German triumphed with a score of 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5-7) 6-1, overcoming his own past final losses and a determined performance from Cobolli.
  • Zverev reflected on his personal journey at the court, referencing a severe injury in 2022 and previous Grand Slam final defeats, calling his victory a "happy ending."
  • Cobolli, though disappointed, congratulated Zverev and expressed his sadness at narrowly missing out on the title in his first major final appearance.
  • The victory for Zverev occurs amidst ongoing accusations of emotional and physical abuse from former girlfriends, which he has consistently denied, with a previous legal settlement out of court.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved