The surprising data about Zverev's opponents in the last rounds of Roland Garros
Alexander Zverev will have the opportunity of his life this Sunday at Roland Garros 2026 to achieve his first Grand Slam and shake off a significant burden. In this scenario, experience will play a key factor against Flavio Cobolli, as it will be the first major final for the Italian. In fact, there's an interesting fact about 'Sascha's' opponents in this tournament, as since the round of 16, they have all been newcomers. In that round, he faced Jesper De Jong, who had never played a Grand Slam round of 16. The same happened in the quarterfinals against Rafa Jódar, and in the semifinals against Jakub Mensik.
📊 Alexander Zverev 🇩🇪 is the 1st player in 38 years to face in the 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and final of a Grand Slam a newcomer at this stage of the competition:
— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) June 6, 2026
🎾 Mats Wilander 🇸🇪 at RG 1988
▪️ 1/8 vs Agenor who was playing his 1st round of 16
▪️ 1/4 vs E. Sanchez who was playing his… https://t.co/BvOH6LC1P4 pic.twitter.com/aXG951ceD0
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