![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.
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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.
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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.
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![Alex Eala pumps her fist after scoring a point against Alina Charaeva on the way to a 6-1, 6-2 last night in the opening singles round of the Philippine Women's Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. [photo credit: Philippine Women's Open | PhilTA]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_603-400x200.png)
Backed by a raucous home crowd, Alex Eala overcame an injury scare and dominated Russia’s Alina Charaeva to record a landmark first-round win at the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open.