Germany tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that he’s fully prepared to face his close friend and frequent practice partner Flavio Cobolli in today’s final of the 2026 French Open .
The No. 2 seed advanced to his fourth career Grand Slam final by defeating Jakub Menšík in a four-set battle in the semi-finals.
On the other hand, Cobolli reached his first-ever Grand Slam final after receiving a walkover in the semi-finals when Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to a viral illness.
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Roland-Garros has long held promise for Zverev, but it is also where his hopes have frayed, from the brutal ankle injury that cut short his 2022 semi-final against Nadal to his defeat by Alcaraz in the 2024 final.
Despite having a shot at an elusive maiden Grand Slam title, Zverev had nothing but praise for his opponent, describing the young Italian as a great player and a great guy.
“The only thing I can control is that I play good tennis.
“I mean, I’ll try to show my level. I’ll try to do the right things. That’s the only thing that matters to me.
“I look forward to playing him in the final. It’s his first final so I’m happy for him that he reached it,” added Zverev, who holds a 3-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.
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“He’s a great player and a great guy. I like him. I like his dad a lot. Two very good people, just generally.
“We got closer at the Laver Cup in 2024 in Berlin… he’s just a nice person. He has a good heart. He’s extremely funny if you get to know him.”
