Alexander Zverev clinches French Open title, ending German Grand Slam drought

German tennis player Alexander Zverev won the French Open men's singles final, securing his first Grand Slam title and becoming the first German man to win a major since 1996. Zverev overcame a challenging match that saw him battle cramps in the fourth set and ultimately prevail in a decisive fifth set.

His victory was celebrated by former champion Boris Becker, who praised Zverev’s perseverance and highlighted the significance of the win for German sport. The triumph breaks a long German Grand Slam drought and adds Zverev to the ranks of historic German champions.

The final was held in Paris, France, with Zverev defeating his opponent from the Czech Republic in a tightly contested match that featured long rallies and multiple momentum shifts.