Mon Jun 02 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Zverev Cruises to Fourth Round, Predicts Alcaraz Final at Roland Garros
**Paris, France -** Alexander Zverev continued his dominant run at Roland Garros, dispatching Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 to reach the fourth round for the eighth consecutive year. The world number three, still chasing his first Grand Slam title after finishing runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz last year, will now face Tallon Griekspoor for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Despite defending champion Alcaraz experiencing some early stumbles, dropping a set in both his second and third round matches, Zverev remains confident in the Spaniard’s chances. “It doesn’t matter,” Zverev stated plainly. “I honestly think that Carlos will be in the final, to be very fair. I don’t think there’s anybody on that side of the draw that will challenge him too much.”
Zverev pointed out that the major contenders are concentrated in the top half of the draw, suggesting a potentially easier path for Alcaraz. “[Alcaraz]’s the favourite before coming into the tournament,” Zverev explained. “All the people who can challenge him, all the contenders, are in the top half of the draw. So I think we will all have to really battle it out, and I think he will enjoy watching it.”
Alcaraz is set to face Ben Shelton in a highly anticipated fourth-round clash, marking their first encounter on clay. The winner could then face Tommy Paul or Alexei Popyrin in the quarter-finals, with potential semi-final opponents including Lorenzo Musetti, Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe, and Daniel Altmaier.
A potential French Open final could see Alcaraz face stiff competition from the top half of the draw, including world number one Jannik Sinner, Zverev himself, or Britain’s Jack Draper. The upcoming matches promise high stakes and thrilling tennis as the tournament progresses toward the final weekend.
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