Zverev wins French Open title after dramatic five-set win against Cobolli

French Open: Alexander Zverev wins maiden Grand Slam title after dramatic five-set win against Flavio Cobolli Alexander Zverev wins elusive Grand Slam title after fourth attempt at final with dramatic five-set victory against Flavio Cobolli in the French Open; watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app Sunday 7 June 2026 18:50, UK Alexander Zverev finally claimed an elusive Grand Slam title in his fourth final as he defeated 14th-ranked Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic French Open climax. With no Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz across the net, the second seed battled past Italian first-timer Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 to become first male German player to win the title since Henner Henkel in 1937. Zverev had been the overwhelming favourite ever since the top-ranked Sinner struggled in the first week's heat wave, while 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic was also dumped out. - As it happened in the men's final between Zverev and Cobolli - Teen star Andreeva comes of age by winning maiden French Open title - French Open draw and results - Download Sky Sports app for analysis, news and video - Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract The big-serving German was playing his second final at Roland-Garros, having lost in five sets to Alcaraz two years ago, but in the craziest Grand Slam tournament in years, the 29-year-old held his nerve to join the roll of honour and lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires [The Musketeers' Cup] for the first time. More to follow... Watch the ATP and WTA Tours, live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW and the Sky Sports app, giving Sky Sports customers access to over 50 per cent more live sport this year at no extra cost. Find out more here.