French Open men's final - listen to live radio commentary at top of page (UK only)
LIVE: Alexander Zverev beats Flavio Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 for first Grand Slam title
Second seed Zverev is first German man to win a Slam since Boris Becker at 1996 Australian Open
Joy for Zverev after he lost three previous major finals
Cobolli was aiming to be first Italian man since 1976 to win Roland Garros singles title
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Ryan Harrison
Former French Open men's doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
Unbelievable stuff. The expectation and the amount of times Alexander Zverev has dreamt of this moment and how close he has come before. All the things he has been hearing about his ability to close from so many critics over the years.
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Jim Courier
Former world number one on TNT Sports
Image source, Getty ImagesHe's lived his whole life on a tennis court dreaming of this moment. He's been so close before but it's him now - forever a major champion.
It was as hard as it could have been. He was the favourite and had so much to lose in this tournament, but in the end he is the winner.
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He lost the US Open final in 2020 to Dominic Thiem.
He fell to Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open showpiece two years ago.
He was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open.
But finally, Alexander Zverev has won a Grand Slam trophy.
The 2026 French Open champion.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros
That was entertaining, that was excruciating... that was a remarkable Grand Slam final.
Zverev falls backwards on the Roland Garros clay and covers his face with both hands. There must be tears.
Cobolli goes round the net to hug his great mate before Zverev gets up - leaving his racquet on the red dirt - to celebrate with his team and family.
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Alexander Zverev falls flat on his back and starts to sob.
How long has he waited for this moment?
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Alexander Zverev is a Grand Slam champion.
Finally!
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Alexander Zverev pokes the first into the net.
Two more.
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A double fault by the Italian.
THREE championship points for Alexander Zverev.
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A backhand into the net by Flavio Cobolli. 0-30.
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Flavio Cobolli's drop shot on the opening point falls short at the net. 0-15.
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Russell Fuller
BBC tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live
Alexander Zverev is one game away from the holy grail.
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Alexander Zverev is one game away from finally getting his hands on that elusive Grand Slam trophy.
He is so, so close.
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Ryan Harrison
Former French Open men's doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
Alexander Zverev is playing a lot better. He has managed to manage through those nerves during the rallies.
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Russell Fuller
BBC tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live
We are very much in final push territory right now for Flavio Cobolli.
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Flavio Cobolli calls for the physio again at the change of ends and he receives a massage on his right thigh.
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Image source, ReutersFlavio Cobolli is running out of time. And it looks like he's running out of steam, too.
There just doesn't seem to be the same amount of energy in his legs at the moment.
But he's clinging in there. He avoids losing a fifth game in a row with a speedy love hold, helped on by a couple of lovely drop shots.
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Daniela Hantuchova
Former world number five on BBC Radio 5 Live
Zero signs of celebration or any kind of encouragement from Alexander Zverev. He is trying to save energy and trying to play the points in the correct way.
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Image source, EPAFlavio Cobolli bit the head of one of the courtside flowers after losing that break point.
Alexander Zverev completes a massive hold of serve for a 4-0 lead in the deciding set.
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Daniela Hantuchova
Former world number five on BBC Radio 5 Live
What an incredible effort from Alexander Zverev after that double fault to come out with the super aggressive forehand.
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Saved by an overhead smash at the net.
Image source, Getty Images
