The German player won after 5 dramatic sets with scores of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a match lasting more than 4 hours, thereby completing the missing piece in his title collection.
Zverev started the match overwhelmingly when he quickly completely controlled the game in set 1. Cobolli, in his first appearance in a Grand Slam final, appeared psychologically nervous and almost could not create resistance, losing quickly 1-6.
In set 2, the Italian player gradually regained confidence with an energetic attacking style, especially high-precision forehands. Zverev began to make mistakes and lost an important break, thereby accepting a 4-6 defeat.
Set 3 witnessed the return of the German player when he significantly improved his first serve ability and controlled the long balls well. At the decisive moment, Zverev took the opportunity to break his opponent's serve game, winning 6-4.
It seemed that the 2-1 advantage helped Zverev get closer to the championship, but set 4 was very tense. The 29-year-old player played cautiously, reduced serve efficiency and continuously made mistakes in key situations. Although he saved an important service game when being led 4-5, Zverev still lost in the tie-break to Cobolli's explosion.
Entering the decisive set, Cobolli showed signs of exhaustion both physically and mentally after regaining balance. Zverev took advantage of the opportunity, early broke the serve game right at the beginning of set 5, thereby completely controlling the game and winning overwhelmingly 6-1 to close the final match.
The Roland Garros 2026 title is Alexander Zverev's first Grand Slam in his career, and also marks a turning point after many missed appearances in major finals. Previously, he won 2 ATP Finals, 7 Masters 1000 and a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
The championship in Paris also has special meaning as Zverev suffered a serious injury at Philippe Chatrier stadium at Roland Garros 2022, when he had to leave the field with a serious injury in the semi-finals.
Flavio Cobolli, despite the defeat, still has a memorable tournament when he first reached the Grand Slam final and is expected to be in the world top 10 for the first time after this tournament.
