The French Open men's final features Alexander Zverev against Flavio Cobolli, contrasting paths to the championship stage. Zverev, a second-seeded veteran, battled through four sets against Jakub Mensik in the semis. Cobolli received a walkover when Matteo Arnaldi withdrew, giving him three full days rest before his first Grand Slam final appearance.

Zverev carries the weight of three previous Grand Slam final losses. His improved second serve has been crucial, winning 66% of points on second serve—the third-best rate in the tournament. He's handled pressure well throughout, dispatching Rafael Jodar and Mensik. With top players gone, Zverev seized his opportunity to reach a fourth final.

Cobolli enters as the fresh underdog with clay-court pedigree. His victory over Zverev in Hamburg provides psychological advantage. The Italian has proven durability by dropping just two sets while avoiding draining matches. He demonstrated resilience when rallying from a set and break against Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarters, showing composure needed for a first Slam final.

Zverev leads their head-to-head 3-1, but clay encounters are split. His experience should counter Cobolli's rest advantage. Wind conditions could trouble Zverev's high toss, while Cobolli's variety presents problems. The final outcome depends on which player executes their game plan more effectively under championship pressure.