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Alexander Zverev has finally landed the Grand Slam title that had eluded him for nearly a decade, beating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a five-set Roland Garros final to win the 2026 French Open — the first major championship of his career.
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Zverev breaks his Grand Slam duck
At 29, Zverev had carried the unwanted tag of the best player never to win a major — the eighth man in the Open Era to lose each of his first three Grand Slam finals (to Dominic Thiem at the 2020 US Open, Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 French Open and Jannik Sinner at the 2025 Australian Open). When Cobolli’s final forehand drifted long, the second seed sank to the Chatrier clay in tears. He becomes the seventh-oldest man in tennis history to win his first major.
The path opened up for him: with Sinner stunned early and Alcaraz absent, Zverev was the clear class of a blown-open draw — and after a four-set semi-final win over Jakub Menšík, he held his nerve in a final that briefly threatened to slip away.
French Open 2026 men’s final — result
Zverev raced through the opener, lost his way as Cobolli levelled, then regained control in the third. The fearless Italian forced a decider by edging a fourth-set tie-break, but Zverev reset immediately and stormed the fifth to close it out.
| Player | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Zverev š©šŖ (2) | 6 | 4 | 6 | 65 | 6 |
| Flavio Cobolli š®š¹ (10) | 1 | 6 | 4 | 77 | 1 |
Match stats: Zverev v Cobolli
| Stat | Cobolli | Zverev |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 6 |
| Double faults | 3 | 9 |
| 1st serve in | 53% | 76% |
| 1st-serve points won | 63% | 73% |
| 2nd-serve points won | 50% | 58% |
| Break points won | 3/8 | 9/21 |
| Tiebreaks won | 1 | 0 |
| Return points won | 49 | 68 |
| Total points won | 136 | 162 |
| Games won | 19 | 28 |
| Most games in a row | 3 | 5 |
| Most points in a row | 6 | 6 |
| Service points won | 87 | 94 |
| Service games won | 15 | 19 |
The numbers tell the story of control: Zverev landed 76% of first serves and won 73% behind them, broke Cobolli nine times from 21 chances, and finished with 162 points to 136 — doing it despite nine double faults. Cobolli’s lone tie-break was his one moment of daylight in a match Zverev otherwise dictated.
Did the favourite deliver for punters?
Yes. We made Zverev the title call in our Bets of the Week and ran him as a leg in the Weekend Mega Multi, flagging Cobolli as the each-way value at a much bigger price — and the final played out exactly that way, with the two outsiders of a blown-open draw contesting the title. For the full pre-tournament read, see our French Open 2026 tips and preview.
What’s next: Wimbledon 2026
The tour now swaps clay for grass. Zverev will arrive at the All England Club as a maiden major champion finally free of the “best to never win one” tag — we’ll have full coverage in our Wimbledon betting tips, with the US Open the next hard-court major after that. For everything in between, head to our tennis tips hub.
Where to bet on tennis in Australia
For Grand Slam outrights, match markets and set betting, the strongest tennis books for Australian punters are bet365, Ladbrokes and Neds. Compare markets and promotions in our best tennis betting sites in Australia guide before you bet.
FAQs
Who won the 2026 French Open men’s singles?
Alexander Zverev, who beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets for the first Grand Slam title of his career.
What was the final score?
Zverev won 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Is this Zverev’s first Grand Slam title?
Yes. At 29, he won his maiden major at the fourth final attempt, having previously lost finals to Thiem (2020 US Open), Alcaraz (2024 French Open) and Sinner (2025 Australian Open).
Who did Zverev beat in the final?
Italy’s Flavio Cobolli, who was contesting his first Grand Slam final.
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