Summary

  • 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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Live Reporting

Emily Salley, Phil Cartwright and George Booth

  1. Zverev breaks back

    Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-5 Zverev*

    Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a backhandGetty Images

    Alexander Zverev overcomes whatever physical issues he's dealing with and lands a brilliant backhand winner to break back.

    Maybe we won't need a fifth set after all.

  2. Break point Zverev

    *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-4 Zverev

    Another booming winner off the Alexander Zverev forehand. He might not be feeling his best physically, but he's got himself a break point.

  3. 'Constant pressure and stress'

    *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-4 Zverev

    Ryan Harrison
    Former French Open men's doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Wow. What a shot.

    This might sound crazy, but I think the fatigue is helping Zverev right now. He doesn't have any other option, but to go for it.

    The tension that he has been holding in his body for an hour.

    Constant pressure and stress.

  4. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-4 Zverev

    As Alexander Zverev limps along the baseline, Flavio Cobolli pulls two points back to draw level. 30-30.

  5. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-4 Zverev

    Alexander Zverev seems to have pulled up slightly. Maybe some cramping?

    That doesn't stop him from ripping a forehand winner past Flavio Cobolli, though. 0-30.

  6. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-4 Zverev

    Ryan Harrison
    Former French Open men's doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Flavio Cobolli of Italy plays a backhandGetty Images

    Physically the nerves could be zapping the body. Sometimes nervous energy will burn you.

  7. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-4 Zverev

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on TNT Sports

    I went out to watch from the front row and Alexander Zverev is unbelievably tight. His footwork looks a bit of struggle and there's been some questionable shot selection.

    I think it's safe to say he's battling a few demons mentally and he's got to get back to that process of trying to be controlled but with aggression.

    This is such a big battle for Zverev, what's going on between his ears.

  8. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-4 Zverev

    This is a crucial moment for Flavio Cobolli. Hold serve here and he will take the momentum into the decider.

    Easier said than done. The 10th seed whacks the ball into the net post in an attempt to squeeze a winner down the line.

  9. Zverev holds to love

    Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-3 Zverev*

    Back to you, Flavio. Alexander Zverev absolutely speeds through that service game and piles the pressure back on his Italian opponent.

    Germany's Alexander Zverev reactsReuters

  10. Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-3 Zverev*

    Ryan Harrison
    Former French Open men's doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    These are simple backhands that Zverev is missing.

    He is stepping in and there's everything in front of him with an open court space.

    I feel like Zverev needs to let out some emotion. Give it one of those Rafael Nadal roars.

    Let some steam out of the pot.

  11. Cobolli holds serve

    Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 5-3 Zverev*

    Flavio Cobolli whips a forehand down the line before racing to the net to tap over Alexander Zverev's return.

    The German has to hold now to avoid going to a fifth.

    Although, a deciding set seems inevitable at this point.

    Italy's Flavio Cobolli reactsReuters

  12. Deuce on Cobolli's serve

    *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 4-3 Zverev

    Alexander Zverev puts his hands on his hips and stares at the ground after another unforced error flies off his racquet.

    But Flavio Cobolli can't wrap up the game, sending his overhead well beyond the baseline. Deuce.

  13. 'Tension all over the court'

    *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 4-3 Zverev

    Daniela Hantuchova
    Former world number five on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You get the feeling it is now or never.

    There is tension all over the court right now.

  14. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 4-3 Zverev

    Flavio Cobolli applauds his opponent as Alexander Zverez finds a pass down the line after scrambling to a drop shot.

    The Italian goes long. Zverev does the same. 30-30.

  15. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 4-3 Zverev

    Jim Courier
    Former world number one on TNT Sports

    Flavio Cobolli competesGetty Images

    There may be several more twists to this tale before it's all written finally. Cobolli has a lane to put this into a fifth and final set.

  16. 'Nerves are completely consuming Zverev'

    *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 4-3 Zverev

    Ryan Harrison
    Former French Open men's doubles champion on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Alexander Zverev is so nervous that I feel nervous. It is like the nerves are completely consuming him. The moment he gets back into it, he gives it right back again.

  17. *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 4-3 Zverev

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Flavio Cobolli is on the march again! Flavio Cobolli punches his chest.

  18. Cobolli breaks

    *Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 4-3 Zverev

    Flavio Cobolli of Italy plays a backhandGetty Images

    Wow. Alexander Zverev tries to save the break point with a serve-volley combo, but he can't execute as he pokes the ball straight into the net.

    A gift for Flavio Cobolli.

  19. Break points Cobolli

    Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 3-3 Zverev*

    Flavio Cobolli fizzes Alexander Zverev's second serve straight back, down the line. Two break points.

  20. Cobolli 1-6 6-4 4-6 3-3 Zverev*

    Just when you think Alexander Zverev has got a bit of momentum behind him, he starts to falter.

    Two poor misses. 15-30.