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Zverev beats Cobolli in five-set thriller to win first Grand Slam title

BBC Sport · Jun 7, 2026, 7:28 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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After finishing as a runner-up on three previous occasions, world number three Alexander Zverev wins his first Grand Slam title as he beats Italy's Flavio Cobolli in five sets.

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Zverev beats Cobolli in five-set thriller to win first Grand Slam title

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