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Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:33 am

Alexander Zverev won his first major trophy.

In short:

Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Coboli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1.

It was Zverev's fourth major final.

He is the first German man to win a major since 1996.

Alexander Zverev won his first major title after a tough match.

Zverev won after four hours and 16 minutes of playing.

He became the first German man to win a major since Boris Becker in 1996.

Mirra Andreeva won the women's title, becoming the youngest champion in over 30 years.

The French Open had many surprises this year, but Zverev played well and won.

Zverev said, 'I want to congratulate Flavio on a great two weeks.'

Zverev also said, 'I hope you win this title soon, you're a great player.'

The crowd helped Zverev win the tournament.

Zverev won the first set with a backhand shot.

Cobolli played well in the second set and made it 1-1.

Zverev won the third set after Cobolli made an error.

Zverev made some mistakes, and Cobolli broke his serve.

The fourth set was tough, but Cobolli won it in a tiebreak.

Zverev used his experience to win the final set and the title.

Alexander Zverev was very emotional after winning.

Zverev cried and then greeted his friend Cobolli.

Zverev has had good and bad moments at the French Open.

He said, 'This court is special to me.'

Zverev had some of his best and worst moments on this court.

Flavio Cobolli was frustrated during the final.

Cobolli missed a chance to win the title for Italy.

Zverev said Cobolli deserved to win the title.

Cobolli was happy for Zverev but sad for himself.

Cobolli said, 'Let me win the next time.'

Reuters

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