![Rybakina reacts after sealing match point to reach the Australian Open final. [Xinhua photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EKqq1fEDKt2Q68nk-400x200.png)
Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open final with a composed straight-sets win over Jessica Pegula, earning another shot at world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and a chance to rewrite the ending of last year’s Melbourne classic.
![Sabalenka’s powerful backhand crosscourt helped her dominate Elina Svitolina. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/42e70185152341b8963f309029e7a337-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to a fifth Grand Slam title after defeating Elina Svitolina in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![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.