Alexander Zverev is gearing up for what is undeniably the biggest match of his life.
After all, whilst he has been in this position before, never has the 29-year-old been such an overwhelming favourite.
Flavio Cobolli is the man tasked with trying to stop him from winning in Sunday’s Roland Garros showdown, and with all respect, the Italian is far behind Zverev in terms of quality and experience.
However, tennis is a funny game, and already we have seen the four-time Grand Slam finalist lose his nerve at the crucial moments.
This is where Jo-Wilfried Tsonga comes in, having actually spoken to Zverev’s team, to provide a key look into his preparation for such a crucial match.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reveals insight into Alexander Zverev’s camp ahead of the final
Chatting to Amazon Prime Video France, the French tennis legend provided what insight he had gained from speaking to Zverev’s team.
Having run into them before he beat Mensik, this update still offers crucial information about the mindset of the German as he now bids to win his maiden major title.
Who will win the 2026 French Open final – Alexander Zverev or Flavio Cobolli?
Vote now!
Tsonga revealed: “In any case, one thing is certain, he’s on a mission.
“I ran into his team yesterday, and they told me he wasn’t leaving his [hotel] room, except for an hour or an hour and a half when he called his team, who had to be absolutely available to go eat and get a little fresh air.
“But the rest of the time, he’s focused on the objective.”
This also came after Zverev was criticised for his comments after beating Mensik.
The intriguing statistic that should worry Alexander Zverev for the Roland Garros final
Whilst Zverev is the justified favourite, ahead of Cobolli in virtually every department, this sport does not work in such a predictable manner.
After all, this tournament alone should stand as proof that nothing can be foreseen in tennis.
However, there is one rather daunting statistic that could strike fear into Zverev if it makes its way into his camp before Sunday’s match.
How many major titles will Alexander Zverev retire with if he wins the 2026 French Open?
He's the favourite to win in Paris…
As relayed on X by Bastien Fachan, all of his last six losses have come against Italian players, with Cobolli being one of them.
Naturally, Jannik Sinner dominates the list with four of those wins, with Luciano Darderi also present.
