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Paul Myers

Zverev outlasts Cobolli to claim French Open title for the first time

Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets to lift the French Open men's singles title for the first time.
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets to lift the French Open men's singles title for the first time. © Pierre René-Worms/RFI

Second seed Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam tournament on Sunday night at the Roland Garros French Open after a five-set victory over the 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.

Zverev prevailed 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 after four hours and 16 minutes to become the first German man to lift the French Open singles crown since tennis was opened to professional players in 1968.

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