Overview
- Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli to claim his first Grand‑Slam title in Paris on Sunday, ending a long run of near misses and earning the French Open crown.
- He told media he received extensive injection treatment from doctor Hans‑Wilhelm Müller‑Wohlfahrt—estimating around 60 injections—to manage pain and play pain‑free this season.
- In post‑win interviews Zverev admitted he 'faked' confidence under pressure and offered rare personal remarks about his five‑year‑old daughter, shifting the public focus from pure sport to his private life.
- Tennis figures have reacted sharply: Boris Becker publicly urged Zverev to be more open about difficult private questions while Andy Roddick defended the champion against online attacks.
- Zverev will skip the Stuttgart BOSS Open, will be publicly honoured in Halle and is training for Wimbledon with an expressed aim of reaching world No. 1 despite currently trailing the top-ranked players.