PARIS | June 7, 2026
Germany’s Alexander Zverev has finally shed the tag of being the “best player never to win a major.” In a breathtaking five-set marathon on Sunday, the world No. 3 defeated Italian sensation Flavio Cobolli to lift the 2026 French Open men’s singles trophy on the historic red clay of Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The Final Scoreline
In a rollercoaster battle that tested both players’ mental and physical limits, Zverev emerged victorious with a final score of:
6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1
Upon winning the match point, an emotional Zverev collapsed onto the clay in tears, celebrating the ultimate redemption after losing his three previous Grand Slam finals (the 2020 US Open, 2024 French Open, and 2025 Australian Open).
Key Highlights of the Match
- A Capitalized Opportunity: With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz out due to injury and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashing out in the first week, the second-seeded German seized his golden opportunity.
- Cobolli’s Resilient Fight: Playing in his first-ever major final, the 14th-ranked Italian, Flavio Cobolli, refused to back down. He pushed the match to a deciding fifth set by snatching a tense fourth-set tiebreak.
- The Final Storm: In the deciding set, Zverev channeled his experience and massive serve, breaking Cobolli early to race to a 6-1 finish.
- Historic Milestone: With this victory, Zverev becomes the first German man to win the Roland Garros singles title since Henner Henkel in 1937. He also pocketed a winner’s check of $3.27 million (€2,800,000).
