Zverev vs. Cobolli: Who will win the men's title?
Key takeaways
- The gap in experience is vast.
- Cobolli will be fresh after 3½ days off, but Zverev has been waiting for this moment for several years.
- Here's how both men can win, and who might come out on top.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli will play each other Sunday in the men's final of the French Open. Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Simon Cambers Multiple Authors Jun 5, 2026, 03:45 PM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions PARIS -- After one of the most dramatic French Opens in recent history, with a string of surprises and stunning upsets, the men's event comes down to this: Alexander Zverev will take on Flavio Cobolli in the championship decider Sunday -- two players in the top 10 in the live rankings, each vying for his first Grand Slam title.
The gap in experience is vast. Second-seeded Zverev is into his fourth Grand Slam final after a four-set win over Jakub Mensik on Friday, while Cobolli, who received a walkover into the final after Matteo Arnaldi's late withdrawal, had been to only one quarterfinal in a major until this week.
Cobolli will be fresh after 3½ days off, but Zverev has been waiting for this moment for several years.