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Eala, Wang one win from first WTA crown after statement ASB Classic run

Alexandra Eala celebrates after securing her first win over Magda Linette at the ASB Classic. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]
January 9, 2026
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Alexandra Eala and Wang Xinyu moved one win away from their first WTA Tour singles title after dominant quarterfinal victories set up a first-time semifinal clash at the ASB Classic.

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Eala overwhelms Marcinko to reach ASB Classic last eight

Former junior peers met for the first time, but Eala dictated every phase of the match on Thursday, January 8. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]
January 8, 2026
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Alex Eala delivered a ruthless performance in Auckland on Thursday, racing into the ASB Classic quarterfinals with a dominant straight-set victory.

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Sabalenka, Rybakina cruise into Brisbane International quarterfinals

Elena Rybakina keeps rolling as her winning streak reaches 13 matches. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]
January 8, 2026
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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina both delivered straight-set wins to move into the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, sharpening their form ahead of the Australian Open.

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Eala rallies past Vekic to open 2026 season at ASB Classic

Alexandra Eala advances to the second round after a 2-hour, 40-minute battle. [WTA Instagram]
January 7, 2026
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Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala opened her 2026 campaign with a gritty three-set comeback win over Donna Vekic in the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.

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Rybakina powers past Zhang Shuai to reach Brisbane International third round

Straight-sets victory sends Rybakina into the third round in Brisbane. [photo credit: Elena Rybakina Instagram]
January 7, 2026
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Third seed Elena Rybakina used her dominant serve to defeat China’s Zhang Shuai in straight sets on Tuesday night, advancing to the third round of the Brisbane International.

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Brisbane International: Sabalenka opens 2026 with dominant straight-sets win

Sabalenka powers through her Brisbane International opener in under an hour. [photo credit: Aryna Sabalenka Instagram]
January 6, 2026
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka launched her 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion at the Brisbane International, overwhelming Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in her opening match as she builds momentum toward the Australian Open.

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Venus Williams exits ASB Classic opener after three-set loss

Venus Williams showed flashes of brilliance despite an opening-round loss at the ASB Classic in Auckland. [Venus Williams Instagram]
January 6, 2026
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Venus Williams’ return to competition ended with a three-set defeat to Magda Linette at the ASB Classic in Auckland, though the former world No. 1 showed flashes of her trademark power ahead of the Australian Open.

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Paris Olympic silver medalist Krevic, world No. 45 Maria top early PH Open field

PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio with Philta officials and Local Organizing Committee [PSC photo]
January 3, 2026
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Former world No. 2 Donna Krevic and German veteran Tatjana Maria headline the early entry list for the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, the country’s first WTA 125 tournament set to begin Jan. 26 in Manila.

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Eala claims historic SEA Games tennis gold with dominant finals win

Alex Eala ends the year in gold after ruling the SEA Games women’s singles final. [POC Media Pool]
December 18, 2025
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Alex Eala delivered a commanding straight-sets victory over Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew to secure her first SEA Games gold and end a long medal drought for Philippine women’s singles tennis.

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Alex Eala reaches SEA Games women’s singles final after semifinal win

Precision and composure on center court—Eala continues PH’s medal hopes in tennis. [POC Facebook]
December 16, 2025
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Alex Eala will fight for her first SEA Games women’s singles gold after defeating Thailand’s Thasaporn Naklo, 6-1, 6-4, in a thrilling semifinal in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

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