![Mirra Andreeva celebrates after securing the Adelaide International title. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_549-400x200.png)
Mirra Andreeva produced a stunning comeback to defeat Victoria Mboko and capture the Adelaide International title, continuing her rapid rise on the WTA Tour.
![Victoria Mboko eyes a third career title after victories in Canada and Hong Kong. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_545-400x200.png)
Victoria Mboko advanced to the Adelaide International final after a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over Kimberly Birrell, highlighting her rise in 2026 and setting up a possible third career title.
![Rising star Victoria Mboko keeps climbing the rankings after defeating Keys in Adelaide. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_538-400x200.png)
Madison Keys was upset by Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International quarterfinals, less than a week before defending her Australian Open title.
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Coco Gauff and Venus Williams may meet in the second round of the Australian Open, continuing a rivalry that began at Wimbledon in 2019.
![Early-season statement: Svitolina wins in Auckland, sending a message to the WTA field. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_535-400x200.png)
Elina Svitolina returned from a career break to claim the 2026 ASB Classic, sending a statement to the WTA field and gaining momentum ahead of the Australian Open.
![From shaky start to dominant finish—Keys shows why she’s a Grand Slam champion. {photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_531-400x200.png)
Madison Keys overcame early serving struggles to defeat Tereza Valentova 6-4, 6-1 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International.
![Andreeva prepares to face the winner of Maya Joint vs. Ajla Tomljanovic. [photo credit: Adelaide International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_529-400x200.png)
World No. 8 Mirra Andreeva defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International, setting up a clash with the winner of Maya Joint vs. Ajla Tomljanovic.
![Stephens will face Olivia Gadecki in a second-round rematch at Melbourne Park. [photo credit: Sloane Stephens Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_527-400x200.png)
Sloane Stephens ended a 13-match losing streak, while Kathinka Von Deichmann made history with her first Melbourne Park win as both advanced in the Australian Open qualifying draw.
![Cristian dominates key points to advance to the second round of Adelaide. [photo credit: Adelaide International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_526-400x200.png)
Jaqueline Cristian advanced to the second round of the Adelaide International after defeating world No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova, marking a breakthrough victory in her tournament debut.
![The tiebreak in the second set highlights Svitolina’s mental toughness. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_524-400x200.png)
Top-seeded Elina Svitolina captured her 19th career WTA title with a straight-set win over Wang Xinyu in the ASB Classic final in Auckland.