Did Alexander Zverev say something surprising to Flavio Cobolli after knocking him out of the French Open?

Alexander Zverev advanced in the French Open after defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets. Here's what he told his opponent after the win

Updated on: Jun 2, 2025, 19:40:21 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Alexander Zverev maintained his hopes of winning his first Grand Slam championship after defeating Flavio Cobolli in a successful performance.

Alexander Zverev was quite sporty at the conclusion of the match against Italian sensation Flavio Cobolli, and the two players shared a pleasant moment. (X)

Carlos Alcaraz has pushed Zverev out of second place in the ATP global rankings, forcing him to make a slight reset in recent months.

However, the German star appears to be in excellent condition at the French Open, winning 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 in straight sets.

Zverev is set to face Tallon Griekspoor, a Dutch performer, and he appears to be improving his game in preparation for the more important games.

Zverev was quite sporty at the conclusion of the match against Italian sensation Cobolli, and the two players shared a pleasant moment.

Here's what Alexander Zverev told Flavio Cobolli after French Open win

While Zverev may advance to the following round, Cobolli will feel proud of himself for making it to the third round of a Grand Slam.

The two embraced each other warmly at the net after the match, and Zverev has revealed what he told the world number 26 after defeating him.

“Congratulations on everything you have done this year. You will do much more,” said Zverev to his adversary, as per commentator Nick Mullins on TNT Sports.

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Having advanced to three Grand Slam finals in his career, Zverev may view this year's Roland Garros tournament as the one where he crosses the finish line.

Meanwhile, commentator Miles McClagen said that hewas extremely pleased with Zverev's performance.

“I do think he is almost unstoppable when he is playing the right way on good form and can match anybody in the world,” McClagen stated.

His excellent performance in the first set may have undermined Cobolli's confidence that he could have an influence here, the commentator added.

Zverev will return to the court on Monday and he will undoubtedly put his best foot forward to ensure that he enters the last eight round.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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