Alexander Zverev will face Flavio Cobolli in the Roland Garros 2026 men's singles final on June 7 at Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. The No. 2 seed defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals, while the No. 10 seed advanced when his Italian compatriot Matteo Arnaldi withdrew before their semi-final due to a viral illness.
How did Zverev reach the final?
Zverev dominated the first two sets against Mensik with a first-serve win rate of 80 per cent and 40 winners, according to Thể thao 247. The German player won the pivotal game at 5-5 in the opening set to close it 7-5, then controlled the baseline rallies in the second set to win 6-2. Mensik recovered in the third set with a 6-3 victory, but Zverev regained control to finish 6-3 in the fourth and secure his place in the final.
What is Cobolli's path to the final?
Cobolli reached his first Grand Slam final without playing his semi-final match. Arnaldi reported continuous nausea and inability to eat normally from the night before their scheduled semi-final, and despite medical treatment, his condition did not improve, forcing him to retire. Cobolli expressed sadness about his friend's withdrawal but acknowledged the historic opportunity.
What is at stake for Zverev?
This is Zverev's fourth Grand Slam final appearance. He previously lost the 2020 US Open final to Dominic Thiem, the 2024 Roland Garros final to Carlos Alcaraz, and the 2025 Australian Open final to Jannik Sinner. A victory would mark his first Grand Slam title and end a streak of near-misses at tennis's highest level.
Sources
- Laodong: Zverev meets Cobolli in Roland Garros 2026 final. Published 2026-06-06.
- Thể thao 247: Xác định chung kết Roland Garros 2026: Cơ hội vàng của Zverev. Published 2026-06-07.
- Tuổi Trẻ: Xác định chung kết đơn nam Roland Garros 2026. Published 2026-06-06.
Reported from public sources.