Dominic Thiem expressed his congratulations to Alexander Zverev on social media following Zverev's victory over Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final. Thiem, a retired tennis player, reflected on his own challenging journey to winning his first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2020, where he defeated Zverev. In his Instagram post, Thiem praised Zverev for his well-deserved achievement and commended Cobolli for his remarkable run in the tournament. Thiem's career included multiple Grand Slam final appearances, where he faced defeats against notable players like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic before finally claiming his title. With a total of 17 titles and a peak ATP ranking of number three, Thiem holds a favorable record against Zverev, winning eight out of their twelve matches. This shared history between the two players adds depth to Zverev's recent success, marking a full circle in their respective careers.