Alexander Zverev ended years of near-misses by winning his first Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday. The German defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a five-set final at Roland Garros.

Zverev, the second seed, overcame an early deficit in the first set and later dropped the fourth set before closing out the match with a decisive fifth set. The victory marks his fourth appearance in a major final and comes after previous losses in championship matches.

Cobolli, making his first Grand Slam final, pushed the contest to five sets but could not overcome Zverev's experience and resilience. The match lasted several hours and featured strong baseline play on the clay courts.

This win adds Zverev to the list of players who captured their first major title in their fourth final appearance. It also represents a breakthrough for the 29-year-old after consistent deep runs without the ultimate prize.

Zverev has now joined an elite group of first-time champions at the French Open. The result caps a strong tournament run that included victories over top competition.

The French Open final drew significant attention as Zverev sought to break through against the younger generation of players. His success highlights persistence in a highly competitive field.