![Semifinal lineups are set! Sinner vs Djokovic, Rybakina vs Pegula — who will rise to glory? [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/0843c517abbe43a2877c647a36ab373b.png)
Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after defeating Ben Shelton, while Iga Swiatek was stunned by Elena Rybakina in the women’s quarters.
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Ex-PBA Import involved in bench-clearing NBL playoff game
Former Magnolia import Nick Rakocevic was thrown out of an NBL game after a late-game altercation involving multiple players during Adelaide’s win over Brisbane.
![Calvin Oftana rises for a three-pointer during his 29-point explosion in TNT’s Game 4 win over San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES651-1024x683.jpg)
TNT obliterates San Miguel in Game 4 to deadlock PBA Philippine Cup Finals
After a Game 3 slip, TNT roared back with a commanding 110-87 win over San Miguel Beer in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, setting up a decisive best-of-three finish.
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![Alex Eala prepares for her quarterfinal showdown with Camila Osorio. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_612-1024x618.png)
Alex Eala overcomes injury to reach Philippine Women’s Open quarterfinals
Alex Eala bounced back from a previous loss to Himeno Sakatsume, claiming a 6-4, 6-0 victory despite a bandaged thigh to advance to the Philippine Women’s Open quarterfinals.
![Win or lose, lessons were learned. Madis and Aludo reflect on their Philippine Women’s Open journey. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_611-1024x609.png)
Pinoy doubles pair Madis, Aludo bow out early at Philippine Women’s Open
Young Filipina doubles partners Tennielle Madis and Stefi Marithe Aludo saw firsthand the steep jump in competition after exiting early at the Philippine Women’s Open in Manila.
![German No. 1 seed Tatjana Maria gave top marks to the organization of the Philippine Women's Open. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_610-1024x557.png)
Tatjana Maria praises organization as Philippine Women’s Open impresses on debut
German top seed Tatjana Maria lauded the organization of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open after opening her campaign with a hard-fought first-round victory in Manila.
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Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinals after Musetti retires injured
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire with a groin injury, cutting short a match the Italian had firmly under control.
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Continuity-driven PVL teams bank on chemistry in 2026 All-Filipino Conference
As the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference opens in San Juan, several contenders are choosing stability over sweeping roster changes, betting that chemistry and continuity can deliver results in a tight title race.
![Melbourne keeps opening up for Pegula. A strong quarterfinal performance sends her into the last four at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_608-1024x656.png)
Pegula books Australian Open semifinal clash with Rybakina after Anisimova win
Jessica Pegula continued her Australian Open surge with a composed straight-sets victory over Amanda Anisimova, setting up a blockbuster semifinal against Elena Rybakina at Melbourne Park.