Zverev Clinches First Grand Slam with Marathon Five-Set Win over Cobolli

Alexander Zverev finally ended his Grand Slam drought at Roland-Garros, outlasting Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a thrilling five-set final. After three previous final defeats, the world No. 3 dominated the decider 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 to lift his first major trophy. The German star had stumbled at the final hurdle in New York 2020, Paris 2024 and Melbourne 2025. This time, he stayed focused from the outset and forced a decisive fifth set. Cobolli pushed him hard, but Zverev’s experience shone through in the one-sided closer. Tears of relief flowed as Cobolli’s final return drifted wide. At 29, Zverev becomes the seventh-oldest men’s first-time major champion. The victory also ends a year-long title drought for the top contender.

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