French Open 2025: Alexander Zverev eases past Flavio Cobolli to reach fourth round
Alexander Zverev reached the fourth round of the French Open for the eighth year in a row after beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-1 on Saturday. The German looked calm and focused from the start, breaking in the very first game and setting the tone on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Zverev, still chasing his first Grand Slam title, admitted he shares a complicated history with this court. 'Some of the best and worst memories of my life happened here,' he said. 'It's a love story that hasn't had a happy ending yet.'
Flavio Cobolli fought hard, but Zverev was too strong
Alexander Zverev beats Flavio Cobolli 6-2 7-6 6-1He reaches the 2nd week at Roland Garros for the 8th consecutive year.Clearly in love with these courts.✅28th win of the yearOn the move.🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/6ovgj92QEA
After losing the opening set, Cobolli tried to push back. The second set turned into a close battle, with both players raising their level. At one point, Zverev even had to cool himself with an ice pack during a changeover as the sun came out and made things tougher.
'He probably should've won the second set,' Zverev admitted. 'But getting through it gave me a bit of a mental edge.'
That slight advantage was all Zverev needed. The 28-year-old raced through the third set, breaking early and never looking back. He finished the match on his fourth match point with a strong serve and shared a kind moment with Cobolli at the net.
'You're going to win much more,' Zverev told the 22-year-old Italian, who smiled despite the defeat. Zverev will now face Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in the next round.
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