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Zverev Claims French Open, 25th Title, First German Since Becker

6/9/2026

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Zverev Wins French

Alexander Zverev of Germany defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 to win the French Open on June 7, 2026, earning his 25th title.
The win made him the first German champion since Boris Becker in 1996 after seed Jannik Sinner fell, Novak Djokovic exited, and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew.
Fourteenth-ranked Cobolli reached his Grand Slam final, hoping to be Italy’s Roland Garros winner since 1976.
Zverev said cramps helped him relax.

Summary

Zverev Triumphs

Alexander Zverev (tennis player) won the tournament final, prompting Sophia Thomalla to post an Instagram gallery expressing pride.
Sophia Thomalla also shared an Instagram story with the German phrase “Er hat es!!!” to celebrate the victory.
Boris Becker praised the win on Eurosport, calling it “incredible” and saying he is very proud of Zverev.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Zverev on X, writing that the performance thrills an entire nation.

Summary

Zverev Secures Title

Zverev won his first Grand Slam at the French Open, setting an Open-Era record with 125 major-match wins.
Two former partners alleged domestic abuse, prompting the ATP to close its 2023 probe for insufficient evidence.
A German court settled the 2024 case without a guilt admission.
Fans chanted Olga Sharypova and Brenda Patea during Zverev’s victory.
French Open refunded all Arnaldi-Cobolli semifinal tickets after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew, costing tournament millions of euros.

History

Historical Context

In June 1996 Steffi Graf secured her fifth French Open crown, a record-tying 19th Grand Slam title, by edging Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 6-3, 6-7(4-7), 10-8. The win capped a comeback from foot surgery that saw her dominate the spring circuit, reinforcing the German tennis boom sparked by Graf and compatriot Boris Becker.

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Zverev Wins French

Alexander Zverev of Germany defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 to win the French Open on June 7, 2026, earning his 25th title.
The win made him the first German champion since Boris Becker in 1996 after seed Jannik Sinner fell, Novak Djokovic exited, and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew.
Fourteenth-ranked Cobolli reached his Grand Slam final, hoping to be Italy’s Roland Garros winner since 1976.
Zverev said cramps helped him relax.

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