Zverev wins first Grand Slam title in five-set French Open final
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Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title on Sunday, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a five-set French Open final. The German broke through in his fourth major final, prevailing 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Cobolli was competing in his first Grand Slam final and playing as a top-14 seed. Zverev became the favorite after top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were eliminated in the first week, and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to an arm injury. The victory makes Zverev the first German man to win a major singles title in 30 years. In his trophy speech, Zverev said the court has held both the best and worst moments of his career.
What’s verified
Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 to win the French Open.
It is Zverev’s first Grand Slam title and his fourth career major final.
Cobolli is Italian and was playing in his first Grand Slam final.
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were both eliminated early in the tournament.
Zverev is the first German man to win a Grand Slam singles title in 30 years.
Where accounts differ
One source identifies Cobolli as the 14th-ranked player; another source identifies him as the 10th seed for the tournament.
Not yet confirmed
Only one source reports that Zverev has Type 1 diabetes and that he consulted a trainer during the match.
Only one source reports that Cobolli reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon the previous year.
Only one source reports that Carlos Alcaraz withdrew with an arm injury; the other source does not mention Alcaraz’s withdrawal.
The sources differ on the exact round in which Novak Djokovic was eliminated (one source says “dumped out,” the other says “third round”).
Key figures
Alexander Zverev (German tennis player, won French Open)
Flavio Cobolli (Italian tennis player, runner-up)
Jannik Sinner (top-seeded player, eliminated early)
Novak Djokovic (fourth-ranked player, eliminated early)
Carlos Alcaraz (defending champion, did not play due to injury)
Sources: Sky Sports, dw.com
