![Stephens will face Olivia Gadecki in a second-round rematch at Melbourne Park. [photo credit: Sloane Stephens Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_527-400x200.png)
Sloane Stephens ended a 13-match losing streak, while Kathinka Von Deichmann made history with her first Melbourne Park win as both advanced in the Australian Open qualifying draw.
![Cristian dominates key points to advance to the second round of Adelaide. [photo credit: Adelaide International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_526-400x200.png)
Jaqueline Cristian advanced to the second round of the Adelaide International after defeating world No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova, marking a breakthrough victory in her tournament debut.
![The tiebreak in the second set highlights Svitolina’s mental toughness. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_524-400x200.png)
Top-seeded Elina Svitolina captured her 19th career WTA title with a straight-set win over Wang Xinyu in the ASB Classic final in Auckland.
![Brisbane International 2026 winner Sabalenka poses with the trophy. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_523-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka captured her 22nd career singles title and second consecutive Brisbane International crown by defeating Marta Kostyuk.
![Newly renovated courts at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center ready for operational testing. [phot credit: E911a - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Malate_Metro_Manila_2023-08-03_19-400x200.jpg)
Philippine tennis officials begin testing newly renovated courts at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center ahead of the historic Philippine Women’s Open.
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Aryna Sabalenka booked another Brisbane International final after overpowering Karolina Muchova, continuing a remarkable run on Australian courts ahead of the Australian Open.
![The Brisbane International court comes alive as Kostyuk advances to the semifinals. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_517-400x200.png)
Marta Kostyuk pulled off back-to-back wins over top-10 opponents to reach the semifinals at the Brisbane International, where she will meet Jessica Pegula.
![Aryna Sabalenka continues her Australian dominance and will face Karolina Muchova in the Brisbane International semifinals. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_515-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reached the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday, Jan. 9, defeating Madison Keys in a straight-set rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final.
![Alexandra Eala celebrates after securing her first win over Magda Linette at the ASB Classic. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_514-400x200.png)
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.
![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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_511-400x200.png)
Alex Eala delivered a ruthless performance in Auckland on Thursday, racing into the ASB Classic quarterfinals with a dominant straight-set victory.