Alexander Zverev delivered a commanding performance against Flavio Cobolli in the third round of Roland Garros, winning 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-1 in just two and a half hours to secure his place in the last for the eighth consecutive year The world No. was dominant from the start, firing eight aces and maintaining a 78% first-serve rate, while Cobolli, fresh off an ATP 500 win in Hamburg, struggled with nearly 50 unforced errors.
Cobolli showed resilience in the second set, taking a 4-2 lead before Zverev’s experience and power turned the tide in a decisive tiebreak. The final set saw Zverev pull away, capitalizing on Cobolli’s mounting errors and closing out the match with authority.
After the match, Zverev offered Cobolli words of encouragement and a heartfelt embrace, praising the young Italian’s recent achievements and urging him to keep pushing forward Zverev now prepares to face Tallon Griekspoor in the fourth round as he continues his pursuit of a maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.
