Zverev sets a new milestone following his outstanding Achetl final display.
Tennis Star Zverev Advances to French Open Round of 16 for Eighth Consecutive Time
German player Alexander Zverev demonstrated his clay-court prowess at the French Open, advancing to the round of 16 for the eighth time in a row. The 28-year-old defeated Italy's Flavio Cobolli, a recent Hamburg champion, in straight sets on Saturday in Paris.
Zverev's triumph over Cobolli puts him one step closer to his long-awaited first Grand Slam title. In the round of 16, Zverev will face unseeded Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor on Monday. If he progresses, a potential quarterfinal showdown against record-holding Novak Djokovic could be on the horizon.
Prior to Zverev, German number two Daniel Altmaier had already reached the round of 16, setting up a clash against USA's Frances Tiafoe (No. 15) on Sunday for his first ever Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
Zverev, who had struggled with a sand crisis in recent weeks, dominated the match against Cobolli. Despite Cobolli's win at Zverev's home tournament in Hamburg just before the French Open, the world No. 3 started strongly, seizing an early break and closing the first set in 39 minutes. Cobolli fought back, breaking Zverev twice, but the German answered with his own breaks to claim the tiebreak. The remainder of the match was a one-sided affair, with Zverev converting his fourth match point after 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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Zverev's success at the French Open is a testament to his resilience and adaptability, given his recent comeback from a serious ankle injury. In previous editions of the tournament, he has consistently reached at least the round of 16 and the quarterfinals, showcasing his clay-court mastery. His latest victory comes after an early exit at the Hamburg Open 2025 due to illness, but he has since regained his form for Roland Garros.
Alexander Zverev's victory against Flavio Cobolli in the French Open yesterday signifies his continued dominance in tennis, especially in the sport of sports like tennis. With his win, he moves onto the round of 16 for the eighth consecutive time, providing a strong indication of his clay-court prowess.
