![Sabalenka’s title defense rolls on as she books a semifinal spot at Rod Laver Arena. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_602-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off extreme heat and a spirited challenge from teenager Iva Jovic to storm into the Australian Open semifinals, keeping her bid for a third straight Melbourne crown firmly on track.
![Croatian star Donna Vekic emphasizes confidence, hard work, and enjoying the game for young players. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ADC07100-400x200.jpg)
Croatian star Donna Vekic believes the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open can boost tennis development in the country, following the path set by Alex Eala and inspiring young players nationwide.
![Pegula serves during her straight-sets victory over the defending champion. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_600-400x200.png)
Jessica Pegula knocked out defending champion Madison Keys in straight sets and advanced to yet another Australian Open quarterfinal, setting up a familiar showdown with fellow American Amanda Anisimova.
![Serve on point. Mindset locked in. Jannik Sinner is built for the big stages. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_599-400x200.png)
Jannik Sinner shrugged off his heat-hit scare and delivered a composed straight-sets win over Luciano Darderi to book another Australian Open quarterfinal, extending his Grand Slam consistency and unbeaten run against Italian opponents.
![Tested but unstoppable. Gauff regains control after a mid-match lapse and secures a big win in Melbourne. [Austalian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_595-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat Karolina Muchova in three sets, advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals as her Grand Slam pursuit stayed alive in Melbourne.
![Zverev delivers a dominant performance at the Australian Open [Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_594-400x200.png)
Alexander Zverev delivered his most authoritative performance of the tournament, sweeping past Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
![Hosogi in action during her straight-sets win at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center [photo credit: Philippine Women's Open / PhilTA]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_593-400x200.png)
Japan’s Sakura Hosogi surged into the main draw of the Philippine Women’s Open after a dominant qualifying win, setting the stage for a historic opening day at the newly renovated Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
![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.