![When Sabalenka finds her rhythm, the rest of the draw feels it. Another statement win at Rod Laver Arena. [Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_592-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka delivered another commanding Australian Open performance, overwhelming Victoria Mboko in straight sets to book her place in the quarterfinals at Rod Laver Arena.
![Rod Laver Arena hosts another dominant performance from Alcaraz [Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_591-400x200.png)
Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant Australian Open run with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul, moving one step closer to completing his career Grand Slam in Melbourne.
![Alex Eala is happy that the hometown crowd will be out in full force to root for her in the Philippine Women's Open starting January 25 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. [PhilTA / Philippine Women's Open]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ADC068902-400x200.jpg)
Alex Eala maintains a match-by-match mindset as she leads the Philippines’ first WTA 125 tournament at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
![Angel Otom celebrates after winning the women’s 50m freestyle S4-S5 at the ASEAN Para Games. [photo credit: Philippine Sports Commission]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/619905264_18422320912188673_5673277493537234826_n-400x200.jpg)
Angel Otom claimed her fifth gold and sixth overall medal in the 13th ASEAN Para Games, dominating the women’s 50-meter freestyle S4-S5 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
![Djokovic acknowledges the crowd after recording his 400th grand slam match win. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/zG4aQwT88nrV4kjT-400x200.png)
Novak Djokovic brushed aside an awkward fall and late resistance to defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and move into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday night in Melbourne.
![Swiatek regains control in the deciding set at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Px39M0Koz4ELlgal-400x200.png)
Iga Swiatek recovered from a lopsided second set to overpower Anna Kalinskaya and move into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday night in Melbourne.
![Jannik Sinner battles through extreme heat during his third-round match in Melbourne. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NCGFbQuiOtmVH7kt-400x200.png)
Jannik Sinner fought through cramps, extreme heat and a stubborn American challenger to keep his Australian Open title defense intact on Saturday in Melbourne.
The Philippine Golf Championship opens the Asian Tour season at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, featuring Miguel Tabuena and an elite international field, backed by the PSC and BingoPlus.
![Elite tactical units compete during a previous edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge. [photo credit: UAE SWAT Challenge Media]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/UAE-SWAT-Challenge-2025--400x200.jpg)
The Philippine National Police is set to compete again in the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, facing elite tactical units from around the world in Dubai.
![Don Trollano delivered when it mattered most, powering SMB’s second unit and setting the tone for a statement win over TNT. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES936-400x200.jpg)
Don Trollano sparks a dominant San Miguel Beer response as the Beermen rout TNT to even the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals.