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The French Open men's singles final was a huge stage where the exchange of old and new powers and one player's earnest wish collided. Zverev won his first major title by defeating Koboli 3-2 after a fierce battle that lasted 4 hours and 19 minutes. Zverev, who got off to a good start by overwhelmingly winning the first set, lost the second and fourth sets in the face of Koboli's strong counterattack, but proved his steely mentality that would not waver even in a crisis. In particular, his powerful serve and sharp backhand stroke in the final 5 sets once again proved why he is one of the world's best players. With this win, Zverev earned 2,000 ATP points along with 2.8 million euros in prize money, heralding a new golden era in his career.

Zverev's journey to victory was anything but smooth. Having suffered hardships in the final stage three times - the 2020 US Open, the 2024 French Open, and this year's Australian Open - he approached this tournament with the determination to win 'four matches out of three'. In particular, some say that the world's No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were eliminated early, which led to a loss, but the performance shown in the process of defeating Jakub Mencik in the semifinals was very overwhelming. His powerful serve and high first serve success rate, utilizing his height of 1m 98cm, were like a huge barrier that was difficult for his opponents to overcome. Although the label of being irrelevant to the majors has bothered him for a long time, this win has allowed him to completely erase the stigma of being an icon of bad luck.

On the other hand, despite being defeated, the fighting spirit shown by Italian star Flavio Coboli was another main character of this tournament. Koboli was lucky enough to advance to the finals after his teammate Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to a viral illness in the semifinals, but he made his name known around the world by showing his strength in the finals, going all the way to the fifth set against Zverev. The aggressive baseline play and strong mental strength he showed throughout the tournament were enough to prove that he is a leading figure in the next generation of tennis. After the game, Koboli sincerely congratulated the winner, Zverev, and showed mature sportsmanship that he would be on top next time, earning a warm applause from the audience.

Coboli's success lies deeply in his special bond with his father and coach, Stefano Coboli. From the time Koboly, who dreamed of becoming a soccer player, switched to tennis, his father silently watched his son grow as a life mentor, not just a coach. The sight of his father shedding tears in the stands when he advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2025 is talked about as a famous scene symbolizing the strong relationship between the two. Zverev also expressed his gratitude for the help he received from the Koboli family during difficult times, and the warm rapport between players who respect each other regardless of win or loss made the court warm. This can be said to be the completion of a tennis drama that goes beyond simple technical growth and adds human depth.

The statistics from the final of this tournament clearly show why Zverev was bound to be the winner. Zverev recorded 50 winners throughout the game, ahead of Koboly (42), and showed greater concentration in break point opportunities, bringing the flow to every important moment. The first serve scoring rate also reached 73%, breaking the opponent's will to pursue. Koboli also fought hard, winning the 4th set tiebreak with his persistence and not giving up, but his lack of experience on the big stage of the major finals and accumulated physical exhaustion became the decisive factors that decided the winner or loser in the last 5 sets. This 4 hours and 19 minutes of bloody battle will become the foundation for unforgettable growth for both players.