Alexander Zverev's Girlfriend Sends Defiant 3-Word Message After French Open Win
For the first time in his career, Alexander Zverev is a grand slam champion.
The 29-year-old took down Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open Final as he finally claimed a grand slam title after falling short each of his three previous attempts.
Ahead of the match Zverev admitted he'd have his hands full.
"He's a great player, a great guy," Zverev said of Cobolli. "I like him. I like his dad a lot. Two very good people, just generally. I look forward to playing him in the final. It's his first final, so I'm happy for him that he reached it.
"But the only thing I can control is that I play good tennis. I will try to show my level. I will try to do the right things. That's the only thing that matters to me."
In the end, though, he took down Cobolli, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6(5)-7(7), 6-1.
Girlfriend Sophia Thomalla Sends Message
After completing his first grand slam victory, Zverev received a defiant three-word message from longtime model and actress girlfriend Sophia Thomalla.
"He has it," she said in a post on her Instagram story, alluding to the doubters that he'd ever win a grand slam after his shortcomings in previous attempts.
Zverev previously spoke highly of his 36-year-old model girlfriend.
"I think for tennis players it is always very important who you have next to you. Sophia is someone who gives me peace and security," Zverev told a German tennis magazine in December 2021.
"I play extremely well with her behind me and I hope that will continue to be the case next year and maybe even better. I haven't achieved all of my goals yet."
Now he has a major title in his pocket.
Related: Flavio Cobolli Praised Girlfriend Matilde Galli Amid French Open
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM.