Sachin praised Jirov (Photo: PTI)
French Open 2026, Alexander Zverev: Germany’s Alexander Gerov has won the French Open 2026 title. This is his first Grand Slam title, which he achieved by defeating Flavio Coboli l, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the final match played on June 7. Zerev cried after winning the match that lasted for more than 4 hours. He lay down on the red clay court of Paris as if he was clinging to her. These were happy moments for him. He had achieved the biggest achievement of his career. A big reason why this moment is special for Jerov is also related to his personal life.
Jirov would not have reached this point if he had not shown courage and courage. Because, the doctor had already given him the answer. He had refused to play tennis saying that his life was in danger. Now when the same Alexander Jirov has won his first Grand Slam in the form of French Open, even Sachin Tendulkar did not fail to praise him.
How did Sachin Tendulkar win praises?
Sachin Tendulkar has already been fond of tennis. During his cricket playing days, he was often seen spending time on the tennis court. Tendulkar, who admires the game of players like Federer and Djokovic, when he saw Jirov play on the court of Paris this year, he could not fail to say that he is a special player. Nice to see Alexander Zverev win his first Grand Slam. Always believed that he was a special player. He also praised Flavio Coboli’s game and said that both players gave everything to win the Grand Slam.
Sometimes tennis can take a long time to give back what players keep putting in. Good to see Alexander Zverev win his first Grand Slam at Roland-Garros today. Always felt he was a special player!
Credit to Flavio Cobolli for the way he competed today as well. Both players gave
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 7, 2026
Disease succumbed to Jirov’s courage
When Alexander Jirov was 4 years old, he became a victim of Type 1 diabetes. When he grew up, the doctor forbade him from playing tennis and other sports related to physical strength. According to the doctor, his life was in danger by doing so. But, Jirov also made a promise to himself that he wanted to play only tennis. To fulfill this promise, he took all the necessary precautions and ultimately had to succumb to the disease that hindered his courage.
