Alexander Zverev has achieved the unthinkable, claiming his first grand slam title in a nail-biting five-set thriller against Flavio Cobolli at the French Open 2026.
The German tennis star fought through cramps in the final set to emerge victorious, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1.
Cobolli, the Italian underdog, put up a valiant fight, but ultimately fell short against Zverev's experience and determination.
Zverev becomes the first German to win a grand slam since 1996, breaking the jinx and sending shockwaves through the tennis world.
Despite the loss, Cobolli showed remarkable sportsmanship, praising Zverev's performance and expressing confidence in his own abilities.
