Alexander Zverev enters Sunday’s French Open final as the favorite, but Flavio Cobolli has been one of the breakout stars of the 2026 season, setting up a first-time Grand Slam champion at Roland Garros. Zverev is appearing in his fourth major final and is still searching for his first Grand Slam title after previous runner-up finishes at the US Open, Australian Open, and French Open.
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Jun 3, 2026; Paris, France; Flavio Cobolli of Italy celebrates winning his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on day 11 at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
How to Watch Cobolli vs Zverev
- Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)
The matchup features two players who know each other well. Zverev owns a 3-1 head-to-head advantage, including a straight-sets win over Cobolli at last year’s French Open and a quarterfinal victory in Madrid earlier this spring. However, Cobolli proved he can beat the German on clay when he defeated him in the Munich semifinals in April. Their familiarity should make for an intriguing tactical battle on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
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Cobolli, the 10th seed, is playing in his first Grand Slam final after a breakthrough tournament. The 24-year-old Italian has showcased an explosive forehand, improved serving, and growing confidence on clay. His path to the final included a semifinal walkover when fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew because of illness, giving Cobolli extra rest before the championship match.
For Zverev, this may represent his best opportunity yet to capture a major championship. The second seed has dropped only a handful of sets during the tournament and advanced to the final by defeating Jakub Mensik in four sets. With top contenders such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner out of the draw, the German has a chance to finally shed the label of the best active men’s player without a Grand Slam title.
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