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.
