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Friends turn rivals as Zverev relishes Cobolli clash in Paris final

Friends turn rivals as Zverev relishes Cobolli clash in Paris final PARIS, June 5 : Alexander Zverev's French Open final against Flavio Cobolli will carry a personal twist, after their friendship grew at the Laver Cup and the support of the Italian's father in difficult moments on tour deepened ties heading into Sunday's showdown. Zverev reached his fourth Grand Slam title clash by beating Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3‑6 6-3 on Friday, shortly before 10th seed Cobolli advanced when...

Zverev crushes Jodar to reach last four in Paris again

Zverev crushes Jodar to reach last four in Paris again PARIS, June 2 : Alexander Zverev continued his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title as he recovered from a shaky start to brush aside Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6(3) 6-1 6-3 and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday. The German second seed, who has a golden chance of finally claiming a major title in the absence of the injured Carlos Alcaraz and with both world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak...

Zverev meets Mensik with eye on next step as Paris field blown open

Zverev meets Mensik with eye on next step as Paris field blown open PARIS, June 4 : Alexander Zverev will carry mounting expectations into Friday's French Open semi-final against dangerous Czech Jakub Mensik, as the second seed aims to close in on an elusive Grand Slam title after shock exits opened up the draw for him. What began with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz's injury withdrawal has turned into a tournament of surprises with world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-times Grand Slam...

Zverev breaks down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open

Zverev breaks down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open PARIS, June 7 : Alexander Zverev finally shattered the barrier between himself and Grand Slam glory by grinding down a stubborn Flavio Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1 in the French Open final on Sunday to lift his maiden major trophy at Roland Garros. After falling three times at the final hurdle, including in Paris two years ago, Zverev capped a relentless run by becoming the first German man to win a major title...

Cramps helped me shed mental weight, says Zverev

Cramps helped me shed mental weight, says Zverev PARIS, June 7 : Cramping in the fourth set of the French Open final was the best thing that could have happened to Alexander Zverev on Sunday, freeing him from his mental struggles as he went on to secure his first Grand Slam title. "With Jannik going out, Novak going out, I managed to stay composed. But then today I feel I didn't manage so well.

French Open final LIVE! Title-chasing Zverev takes on dark-horse Cobolli in Paris

Zverev wins French Open for 1st Grand Slam title

PARIS -- Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title. He's finally a Grand Slam champion. In his fourth major final, Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.

Resolute Zverev reels in Mensik to return to French Open final

Resolute Zverev reels in Mensik to return to French Open final PARIS, June 5 : Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German fought past 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3‑6 6-3 on Friday to reach the French Open final again. The 29-year-old, who has lost three major finals, including one at Roland Garros two years ago, has been sharp throughout in Paris this time and faces the winner of the all-Italian clash between 10th seed...

Zverev says Olympic gold ultimate prize despite chasing maiden major

Zverev says Olympic gold ultimate prize despite chasing maiden major PARIS, June 2 : Alexander Zverev may be closing in on an elusive maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, but the German said on Tuesday that he would never trade his Olympic gold medal for one and called it the most difficult thing to win. The second seed has capitalised on a Paris draw missing defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and hit by the early exits of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, to reach the semi-finals with...

We used to be losers, now we're Grand Slam champions, Zverev tells his faithful team

We used to be losers, now we're Grand Slam champions, Zverev tells his faithful team PARIS, June 7 : After years of injuries, heartbreak and near-misses, Alexander Zverev finally stood on Court Philippe Chatrier as a Grand Slam champion on Sunday and reflected on the long road that has led him to one of tennis's biggest prizes. "We've been through so much through injuries, through heartbreak, through losses," an emotional Zverev told his team during the trophy ceremony after defeating...