Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Highlights, French Open 2026: Zverev wins maiden grand slam after a five-set thriller

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Highlights, French Open 2026: The match took almost four and a half hours to reveal the winner. It's Germany's Zverev who has beaten Italy's Flavio Cobolli. He is the first German since 1996 to win a slam. Boris Becker was the last to do it at the Australian Open. Zverev has won it 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7) and 6-1. His father Alexander Zverev senior, who is also his coach, is ecstatic. He himself was a professional tennis player back in the day. His joy knows no bounds. Emotional moment.

In his moment of triumph, Zverev has not forgotten his father. He thanks him wholeheartedly for everything he has done for him all these years. A great day for his family.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: It's all over bar the shouting.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: He has really up the ante. Struggling with cramps, it's no ordinary effort. He leads 4-0 now in the fifth set. Cobolli's game has totally fallen apart in the decider. Surely, Zverev is going to win from here. Or there is going to be a twist? Just as we finish writing this, the Italian makes it 4-1.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: He is leading 3-0. He brings Cobolli to the net before placing the ball past him to break the Italian for the second time in the set. Unless, his cramps go real bad, he should not be losing from here. But the way this game has unfolded so far, nothing can be said with certainty.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: But he does well to hold his serve. He is leading 2-0 in the fifth set but mind you has had cramp issues in the last few minutes. His fans should keep their fingers crossed. He should be applauded for his stoicism though.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: The German leads 1-0 in the decider. He looks fine now or maybe he doesn't want to show it. We will know that over the course of this set. However, there is no clear favourite at this moment. It's anyone's match.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Cobolli wins four straight points for the first time in this match. And we head into a tie-breaker. The Italian wins the first point and then hits the net. 1-1. Zverev 2-1, makes Cobolli run and hit the net. He appears to have picked up some injury, maybe cramps. In that case, he wouldn't want this match to go into the fifth set for sure. Fantastic drop shot from Zverev, 3-1.

Zverev goes long, 3-2 now. One more point for the Italian 3-3. A forehand puts Cobolli in the ascendancy. 4-3 he leads. Double fault on serve for Zverev. Cobolli leads 5-3. Zverev wins one point back. 5-4. What a time to unleash that drop shot, Cobolli you beauty. 6-4. And then a blunder. He misses an easy volley, 6-5. 7-5. He wins the tie-breaker at last, after all the drama.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: The German leads 6-5 now. Three straight points. What a shame! He drops two points thereafter. The second one was a sitter. But then he comes up with an ace when he needed it most. If Cobolli doesn't hold his serve, it will be a goner for him.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Can he make it 2-2 and take the match into the fifth and final set? Huge rally for the first points and the German wins it. More points for him via a forehand. Cobolli under pressure forces an error. 15-30. Zverev hits the net. 30-30. Another impressive shot from Zverev. 30-40. And a backhand down the line. Zverev breaks. It's 5-5 now.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Can you believe it? Just when we thought he was losing it, he breaks for the second time in the fourth set to turn the tables big time on the German! Pure drama unfolding in Paris!

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: It's 3-3 now in the fourth set. Cobolli looks tired. The intensity from his game appears to have gone in the last few minutes. Will the match go into the fifth set? Probably not. Zverev is showing how experienced he is compared to his Italian opponent.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Right at the outset it became clear that whoever serves well will have a better chance of winning. Cobolli improved in that aspect in a big way as the game progressed and now he looks favourite. Zverev has largely served well but his baseline game is not to be proud of. That's where he has lacked. It's 3-2 in favour of Cobolli in the fourth set.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Both players are super serious now. Every point is important. Technical aspects are being taken care of. No unnecessary celebrations after winning a point. Now, you know both players truly fancy their chances. If you ask me, Cobolli is favourite to win this set. He is leading 3-1 at present.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: The euphoria of the last set win is over in a matter of minutes. Zverev gets broken in the first game of the fourth set. Not the kind of start one would expect from him! The match is far from over. Stay with us right till the end.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: And he wins it 6-4. He must be relieved. The match was slipping away from him. Cobolli was tight until the last game of the set when was broken by the German. High-quality tennis on display.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Both players have hit their top gear and it's neck-and-neck at present. At 4-4 in the third set, Flavio Cobolli looks is better shape though. Zverev is doing his best but he lacks those big shots at important junctures.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: If Zverev wins, it will be the first time since 1996 that a German has won a slam. Boris Becker won the Australian Open that year. If Cobolli wins, he will the first Italian to win the French Open since 1976. It's 3-3 at present in the third set.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: He appears to have woken up but now Cobolli has supreme confidence. The German leads 2-1 in the third set. To be honest, Zverev has more things going for him but he has to play in line with the importance of this game.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Who would have guessed it after the first set? Give credit where credit is due. Cobolli has been just fantastic in the second set and challenged Zverev not a little. He takes the second set 6-4.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: The Italian has been fantastic in the second set. His serve as well as his baseline game has improved in a big way and now Zverev is under pressure. Another game that has taken a long time to finish, about 10 minutes.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Cobolli breaks against the run of play! Longest game of the match so far. Four deuce and more than 10 minutes it took to finish. This is the opening the Italian had been looking for. He is ahead 4-3 in the second set.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Despite his serve struggles, Cobolli has managed to hit two aces. Zverev, on the other hand, has none to his name. Cobolli is also doing well on second serves. He has been much more competitive in the second set. It's 3-3.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: One thing Cobolli has addressed in the second set is his serve. But he has a long way to go. Zverev's reach is big and he is using it to great effect. Plus, it's his fourth final. His experience is standing him in good stead.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: First game for the German in the second set. If truth be told, Cobolli doesn't appear to have the temperament for such big games. Not only is he executing his shots badly, he is also showing that he is upset. One needs to be calm in these games. The match is running away from him.

Alexander Zverev vs Flavio Cobolli Live score, French Open 2026: Cobolli looks flustered already. He has missed an easy drop shot. Zverev is all over him. The German takes the first set 6-1. Thrice the Italian has been broken in the first set. Alarming, to say the least.