![Gauff in action during her opening round of the Australian Open 2026. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_558-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff opened her 2026 Australian Open run with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kamilla Rakhimova. The world No. 3 showcased speed and precision as she aims for another deep tournament run.
![Kaye Ann Emana (third from left) earned a wild card slot to the Philippine Women's Open qualifying round after beating Elizabeth Abarquez (second from left) in the finals of the PHILTA qualifying meet at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center last Thursday night. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_557-400x200.png)
UAAP Season 87 MVP Kaye Ann Emana advanced to the Philippine Women’s Open qualifying draw after defeating NU’s Elizabeth Abarquez in a hard-fought match in Manila.
![Sabalenka hit 23 winners to secure a strong start at the Australian Open 2026. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_556-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus began her Australian Open journey with a straight-set victory over French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, taking the first step toward a potential fifth Grand Slam title.
![Zverev in action during his four-set victory on Sunday. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_552-400x200.png)
Alexander Zverev shook off a slow start to defeat Gabriel Diallo in four sets, advancing to the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
![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.