Alexander Zverev claims first Grand Slam title at French Open

Germany's Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam by defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five‑set final at the French Open. The match lasted more than four hours, with scores of 6‑1, 4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑7, 6‑1. Zverev entered the tournament as the third‑ranked player and, after the victory, moved up to world No. 3, while Cobolli rose to No. 5. The prize money for the champion was $3.2 million, with $1.6 million for the runner‑up. Notable absences included Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who withdrew earlier in the event. Earlier in the tournament, Italian Matteo Arnaldi was forced to retire from his semifinal due to severe stomach illness, paving the way for Cobolli's appearance in the final.

Zverev's triumph ends a series of three previous Grand Slam final losses and marks a major milestone in his career, while the French Open continues to showcase rising talents from across Europe.