PARIS — Alexander Zverev finally shattered the barrier between himself and Grand Slam glory by grinding down a stubborn Flavio Cobolli 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1 in the French Open final on Sunday to lift his maiden major trophy at Roland Garros.
Germany's Alexander Zverev holds up the trophy after beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the championship match of the French Open on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
Italy's Flavio Cobolli reacts during the championship match of the French Open against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns a shot against Italy's Flavio Cobolli during the championship match of the French Open on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the championship match of the French Open on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev holds up the trophy after beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the championship match of the French Open on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
Italy's Flavio Cobolli reacts during the championship match of the French Open against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns a shot against Italy's Flavio Cobolli during the championship match of the French Open on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the championship match of the French Open on Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris.
