New Delhi, June 7 -- Alexander Zverev finally ended years of near-misses and claimed his first Grand Slam title on Sunday (June 7). The German defeated Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-1 in a gripping French Open final on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The victory marks a career-defining moment for the 29-year-old, who had lost four previous major finals.

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