Roland Garros 2026 wrapped up on Sunday as world No.3 Alexander Zverev from Germany claimed his first-ever Grand Slam title, beating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli (14) by 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1.

It was an emotionally driven match, with both players showing their nerves at different points. Zverev, despite some moments of hesitation, was smart enough to sustain the high level of tennis at play, forcing Cobolli to push himself to keep the match alive. 

The German reaped the rewards in the fifth, as the Italian, despite being very much the fan favorite, struggled to sustain his level as the match drew to a close.

It was a crowning long in the making for the German, who had lost in his three previous attempts at getting his hands on one of tennis’ most coveted trophies. 

“First of all, I didn’t believe that I won,” Zverev told journalists after the match. “Then I saw my box, and they were all celebrating. That’s when I realized that I’ve won. Especially seeing my father raise up his arms, that was when it kind of hit me, ‘Okay, I........

© Buenos Aires Herald