Rejuvenated Gauff storms past Eala to book Dubai semifinal berth
![The American surge in Dubai is real — and Coco Gauff just raised the bar. Semifinal spot secured with a statement win. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_674-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff delivered a commanding performance to rout Alexandra Eala and secure a return trip to the Dubai semifinals.
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Alex Eala shocks World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini to storm into Dubai Round of 16
![Alex Eala advances to the Round of 16 at a WTA 1000 event in Dubai. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_672-400x200.png)
Alex Eala takes down World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini in straight sets in Dubai, earning her third career Top 10 win and advancing to the Round of 16 of a WTA 1000 event.
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Alex Eala’s Abu Dhabi run ends after gritty quarterfinal battle against Alexandrova
![Alex Eala pushed a world No. 2 seed and showed why her rise is real. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_631-400x200.png)
Alex Eala’s breakthrough run at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open came to an end after a hard-fought quarterfinal loss to world No. 2 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, but the Filipina teenager once again proved she belongs on the WTA stage.
Eala saves match point, storms into Abu Dhabi quarterfinals
![Eala reacts after sealing the win in a tense third-set tiebreak. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_627-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala stared down defeat against Aliaksandra Sasnovich but flipped the script with a gritty comeback, surviving a match point to seal a dramatic three-set win in Abu Dhabi.
Carlos Alcaraz wins first Australian Open, completes career Grand Slam
![Alcaraz celebrates his seventh Grand Slam trophy after defeating Djokovic. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_624-400x200.png)
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, becoming the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments at 22.
Elena Rybakina outlasts Aryna Sabalenka to claim Australian Open crown
![Elena Rybakina celebrates winning her first Australian Open title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_623-400x200.png)
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final to win her first Australian Open title, overcoming early setbacks and seizing the decisive moments at Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic rallies past Sinner in epic Australian Open semifinal to set up Alcaraz final
Novak Djokovic defied the odds to defeat Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set Australian Open semifinal, advancing to face Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
Carlos Alcaraz survives epic five-set Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev
![Carlos Alcaraz celebrates victory after defeating Alexander Zverev in a five-set Australian Open semifinal [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_622-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz battled cramps and a fierce comeback from Alexander Zverev to win an unforgettable five-set Australian Open semifinal.
Osorio rallies past Vekic to claim historic Philippine Women’s Open crown
![From heartbreak to history. Camila Osorio completes a stunning rally to lift the first Philippine Women’s Open singles trophy [photo credit: PHILTA/Philippine Women's Open]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ADC082092-400x200.jpg)
Camila Osorio recovered from a one-set deficit and outlasted Donna Vekic in a dramatic three-set battle to become the first-ever singles champion of the Philippine Women’s Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.