On June 7, 2026, Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a gripping five-set match at Roland-Garros. Zverev, the world No.3, triumphed with a score of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1.
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This victory marks Zverev's first win in a major final after three previous attempts and makes him the first German man to win the Paris title in the Open era. The last German champion before him was Boris Becker, who won the Australian Open in 1996.
The final saw Zverev jump to an early lead before Cobolli mounted a significant comeback, winning the fourth set in a tiebreak that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Despite the setback, Zverev regained momentum in the decisive fifth set, quickly establishing a 3-0 lead.
Post-match, Zverev celebrated with his team after a tense final, while Cobolli expressed mixed feelings, stating, "If someone asked me who deserved more this title I would have said you [Sascha]. Now you've achieved your dream, let me win the next time."
The match was highlighted by Zverev's emotional journey, as he had previously faced heartbreak in major finals. Now boasting 25 career singles titles—including an Olympic gold medal and seven Masters 1000 trophies—Zverev solidified his place in tennis history.
Earlier in the day, the women's doubles final concluded with Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend claiming the title, defeating Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5. This victory marked their first title as a pair at Roland-Garros and their third Grand Slam victory overall.