Alexander Zverev Wins First Grand Slam at French Open in Five-Set Thriller

Alexander Zverev of Germany won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli of Italy 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in a dramatic five-set final. The match, held on Court Philippe-Chatrier, featured a tiebreaker in the fourth set where Cobolli missed a simple smash at net but forced a deciding set. Zverev dominated the fifth set 6-1 and collapsed in tears at the baseline. The tournament had been marked by upsets, heat, and line-call disputes. Zverev, previously the best male player without a major, referenced his 2022 ankle injury on the same court. Celebrities including Lily Collins, Rami Malek, Salma Hayek, François-Henri Pinault, and Lenny Kravitz attended. Mirra Andreeva won the women's title the day before.