‘You Deserve It!’ – Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, and Tennis World React to Alexander Zverev’s French Open Triumph

Alexander Zverev has been inundated with congratulatory messages from across the tennis community after winning his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open. Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Billie Jean King, and several others expressed their delight for the German after he triumphed over Flavio Cobolli in a blockbuster final.

Tennis World Celebrates Alexander Zverev’s French Open Triumph

Having suffered losses in three previous Grand Slam finals, No. 2 seed Zverev was determined to redeem himself against No. 10 seed Cobolli at the French Open. However, the win did not come easily, as the duo battled for four hours and 16 minutes before the world No. 3 sealed a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 victory to get his hands on the elusive trophy.

Zverev received an outpouring of support after his hard-fought victory. Rafael Nadal penned a touching message for the German, hailing his “hard work and perseverance.” The 22-time Major champion also reserved kind words for Cobolli, acknowledging his impressive run to the final.

“Congratulations, @AlexZverev on winning @rolandgarros! 🏆 So well deserved after all the hard work and perseverance. You’ve been chasing your first Grand Slam for a long time, and you absolutely deserve it! And congratulations to Flavio as well for a fantastic tournament! 👏🏻,” Nadal said.

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was forced to miss the French Open after sustaining a wrist injury earlier during the clay-court season. However, the Spaniard still followed the action in Paris and shared a warm message for his rival after the final.

“Congratulations Sascha for the title! 🏆 You deserve it! @alexzverev123,” Alcaraz posted.

Although he lost to Zverev in the semifinals of the French Open, Jakub Menšík graciously congratulated the 29-year-old on his well-deserved victory.

“so deserved @alexzverev123 🏆 💪,” he wrote.

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Billie Jean King, meanwhile, highlighted the significance of Zverev winning a Grand Slam title while living with Type 1 diabetes.

“Congratulations to @AlexZverev on his very first Grand Slam Singles title! He is also the first man with Type 1 Diabetes to win a major. What a victory for everyone living with this disease,” King said.

Holger Rune, who has been sidelined since October 2025 due to an Achilles injury, expressed his delight for the world No. 3.

“So happy for you @alexzverev123,” Rune posted.

Eugenie Bouchard and Taylor Townsend also reacted to Zverev’s victory.

“@alexzverev123 so happy for you 🎊✨🙏🏾,” Townsend said.

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Alongside the praise from fellow tennis stars, Alexander Zverev also received a heartfelt message from his longtime girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla. Although the German actress and television presenter was unable to be in Paris to support Zverev in person, she cheered him on from afar.