Alexander Zverev wins French Open as girlfriend Sophia Thomalla celebrates from Paris

German tennis star Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title at the French Open in Paris, beating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a five‑set final. The victory makes him the first German male Grand Slam champion since 1996 and moves him to third in the ATP rankings.

His partner, TV presenter Sophia Thomalla, missed the final due to a superstition about interrupting Zverev’s routine and a work commitment in Cologne. Minutes after the match she posted on Instagram a screenshot from the ATP’s feed with the caption “Er hat es!” followed by four red hearts. She then shared a second post from the official Roland‑Garros account with a trophy emoji and a heart. Later that night she travelled by train to Paris, posting a selfie from the Gare du Nord with the note “Paris calling!” and introduced a new 15‑week‑old dachshund named Buba, which she presented as a new family member.

Media coverage also noted Zverev’s past controversies: a press conference after his second‑round win saw him abruptly leave when questioned about domestic‑violence allegations, and international press highlighted the contrast between his triumph and the lingering accusations. Following the win, Zverev announced he will skip the Stuttgart ATP event, compete in the Halle grass‑court tournament as preparation for Wimbledon, and continue his season on the tour.