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Ange Postecoglou Ends Tottenham' Trophy Drought, Inspires Australian Football Despite League Struggles

Ange Postecoglou was lauded back home Thursday for "inspiring the next generation of Australian coaches" after steering Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League. Australian football celebrated the embattled 59-year-old's success after Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao on Wednesday night. Despite that, Postecoglou's job hangs in the balance after a dismal Premier League campaign that has Tottenham languishing near the bottom of the table. Governing body Football Australia hailed "the three Aussies at the center" of Tottenham's triumph.

Queen Of Clay Iga Swiatek's Reign Under Threat At Roland Garros

Iga Swiatek has reigned supreme at Roland Garros since winning the Grand Slam for the first time as a teenager in 2020, but a difficult past year means she is far from the obvious choice this time for the title. Swiatek dropped to a ranking of fifth this week, ending a 173-week stay inside the top two which now likely means she faces a tougher path to a fifth French Open crown in six attempts. She is without a title since winning for the third time in a row in Paris last June, the first woman to do so since Justine Henin lifted the trophy from 2005-07.

India's Top-Ranked Singles Player Sumit Nagal Fails To Qualify For French Open

India's top-ranked singles player, Sumit Nagal, suffered a disappointing second-round exit from the French Open qualifiers, losing 2-6, 4-6 to Austria's Jurij Rodionov on Wednesday at Roland Garros. The defeat not only ended Nagal's campaign in Paris but also marked the first time in 2025 that he will miss the main draw of a Grand Slam. Nagal, ranked 170th in the world, had begun his qualifying journey with a confident straight-sets win over American Mitchell Krueger. However, he couldn't replicate that form against the 225th-ranked Rodionov, who wrapped up the contest in one hour and 29 minutes.

Novak Djokovic Battling Age, Form Struggles In Record Quest

Novak Djokovic launches his latest bid for a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, hoping to fight off his advancing years and potentially end a 10-month wait for his 100th ATP tournament victory. The 38-year-old has struggled for his best since defeating Carlos Alcaraz to win Olympic gold in Paris last year and returns to Roland Garros shortly after splitting from coach and former rival Andy Murray. "I know what it takes to be a Grand Slam champion," said Djokovic, speaking ahead of this week's warm-up event in Geneva.

Spurs Juara Liga Europa, Postecoglou Tepati 'Janji'

Ange Postecoglou membawa Tottenham Hotspur memenangi Liga Europa 2024-2025 dengan mengalahkan Manchester United 1-0 di partai final. Manajer asal Australia itu menepati janjinya untuk memberikan gelar di musim kedua.

With Or Without Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur Can 'Break The Cycle'

Tottenham ended a run of 17 years without a trophy by winning the Europa League and it could spark further success at the club whether coach Ange Postecoglou stays in his job or not. The Australian led Spurs to their first European trophy since 1984 but could be sacked with the team 17th in the Premier League, in their worst domestic campaign since they were promoted back to the top flight in 1978. Their 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao earned Tottenham Champions League football next season and potentially £100 million ($134 million) as a result.

Fresh-feel final to crown new kings of Europe

LONDON :There is a fresh and exciting look to the European Champions Cup final as Northampton face Bordeaux Begles at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, with the English club in the final for the first time since 2011 and the French side making their debut.

French Open increases purse to record $63.7 million

The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 per cent compared to last year.

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Ange Postecoglou Ends Tottenham' Trophy Drought, Inspires Australian Football Despite League Struggles

Queen Of Clay Iga Swiatek's Reign Under Threat At Roland Garros

India's Top-Ranked Singles Player Sumit Nagal Fails To Qualify For French Open

Novak Djokovic Battling Age, Form Struggles In Record Quest

Spurs Juara Liga Europa, Postecoglou Tepati 'Janji'

With Or Without Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur Can 'Break The Cycle'

Fresh-feel final to crown new kings of Europe

French Open increases purse to record $63.7 million