Alexander Zverev captured the French Open men’s singles title on 7 June 2026 after defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final at Court Philippe-Chatrier. The German second seed recovered from losing the opening set to secure a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 victory and claim the championship.
The Roland-Garros final delivered a hard-fought battle between Zverev and Cobolli, with momentum shifting repeatedly across five sets. Cobolli made a strong start by taking the opening set 6-1, putting early pressure on the German.
Zverev responded in the second set, leveling the match with a 6-4 win before edging ahead by claiming the third set 6-4. The German appeared on course for victory, but Cobolli produced another response in the fourth set, winning a tight battle 7-5 to force a deciding fifth set.
With the title on the line, Zverev delivered his strongest tennis of the match in the final set. The German dominated proceedings and raced to a 6-1 victory in the decider, sealing the championship after five sets on the Paris clay.
The result marked a major triumph for Zverev, who overcame a resilient challenge from Cobolli. The Italian pushed the contest to the limit, but Zverev’s consistency in the deciding set ultimately proved decisive.
• Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets
• Final score: 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 5-7, 6-1
• Tournament: French Open – Men’s Singles Final
• Venue: Court Philippe-Chatrier, Roland-Garros
• Date: 7 June 2026
• Match duration: Five sets
The turning point came in the fifth set when Zverev regained complete control after Cobolli had forced a decider. The German conceded just one game in the final set to secure the title.
Final Score: Alexander Zverev def. Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 5-7, 6-1
Tournament: French Open – Men’s Singles Final
Date: 7 June 2026
Venue: Court Philippe-Chatrier, Paris
Champion: Alexander Zverev (Germany)
Runner-up: Flavio Cobolli (Italy)
Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets to win the French Open men’s singles title on 7 June 2026 at Roland-Garros.