![Semifinal lineups are set! Sinner vs Djokovic, Rybakina vs Pegula — who will rise to glory? [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/0843c517abbe43a2877c647a36ab373b-400x200.png)
Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after defeating Ben Shelton, while Iga Swiatek was stunned by Elena Rybakina in the women’s quarters.
![Calvin Oftana rises for a three-pointer during his 29-point explosion in TNT’s Game 4 win over San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES651-400x200.jpg)
After a Game 3 slip, TNT roared back with a commanding 110-87 win over San Miguel Beer in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, setting up a decisive best-of-three finish.
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![Alex Eala prepares for her quarterfinal showdown with Camila Osorio. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_612-400x200.png)
Alex Eala bounced back from a previous loss to Himeno Sakatsume, claiming a 6-4, 6-0 victory despite a bandaged thigh to advance to the Philippine Women’s Open quarterfinals.
![Win or lose, lessons were learned. Madis and Aludo reflect on their Philippine Women’s Open journey. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_611-400x200.png)
Young Filipina doubles partners Tennielle Madis and Stefi Marithe Aludo saw firsthand the steep jump in competition after exiting early at the Philippine Women’s Open in Manila.
![German No. 1 seed Tatjana Maria gave top marks to the organization of the Philippine Women's Open. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_610-400x200.png)
German top seed Tatjana Maria lauded the organization of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open after opening her campaign with a hard-fought first-round victory in Manila.
![Another semifinal for Djokovic, but one filled with sympathy and unanswered questions. What happens next in Melbourne? [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_609-400x200.png)
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire with a groin injury, cutting short a match the Italian had firmly under control.
![As the PVL All-Filipino Conference opens, several contenders are prioritizing continuity and chemistry over roster overhauls in pursuit of sustained success. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PVL-AFC-Presscon-8144-400x200.jpg)
As the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference opens in San Juan, several contenders are choosing stability over sweeping roster changes, betting that chemistry and continuity can deliver results in a tight title race.
![Melbourne keeps opening up for Pegula. A strong quarterfinal performance sends her into the last four at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_608-400x200.png)
Jessica Pegula continued her Australian Open surge with a composed straight-sets victory over Amanda Anisimova, setting up a blockbuster semifinal against Elena Rybakina at Melbourne Park.
![Rybakina advances to the Australian Open semifinals in commanding fashion. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_607-400x200.png)
Elena Rybakina delivered a dominant performance at Melbourne Park, knocking out second seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets to move within reach of a maiden Australian Open title.