PORTALBERITA.CO.ID - Second seed Alexander Zverev finally broke his Grand Slam jinx by capturing his maiden major championship during the French Open final held on the iconic Philippe Chatrier court. The German star triumphed over the tenth seed, Flavio Cobolli, in a challenging contest that stretched to five intense sets.
As reported by The Guardian, Zverev managed to conquer significant internal pressure and moments of inconsistency throughout the match. His final score line reflected the tough battle: 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1.
This victory represents a monumental turning point for the 27-year-old Zverev, who had previously faltered in the final stage of all three of his prior major tournament appearances. Despite securing Olympic gold and numerous Masters 1000 titles, this Roland Garros trophy marks his most significant career achievement.
Cobolli, ranked 14th in the world, showed early signs of inexperience in his first major final but demonstrated remarkable resilience. The Italian forced a deciding set after capitalizing on several double faults and unforced errors from the German favorite.
The path to the final was unusual for Cobolli, as he advanced to the championship match without playing his semi-final contest. This occurred after his compatriot, Matteo Arnaldi, was forced to withdraw from their scheduled match due to a viral illness.
Zverev’s triumph on the Parisian clay is also framed against a backdrop of off-court scrutiny concerning past domestic violence allegations from two former partners, which he has consistently refuted. This history has occasionally spilled into the public eye during previous tournament ceremonies.
"Australia believes Olya and Brenda," shouted an audience member, interrupting Alexander Zverev's acceptance speech during a prior trophy ceremony at the Australian Open. This disruption referenced the out-of-court settlement reached in Berlin following the second accusation, which arose during his 2024 French Open campaign.
The deciding fifth set saw Cobolli experience a critical mental dip early on, losing his opening service game. This break proved decisive, allowing Zverev to consolidate his advantage and comfortably serve out the championship match to seal the historic win.
The match concluded on Sunday, June 8, 2026, culminating a tense fortnight of clay-court tennis for the eventual champion.
