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Tested but unstoppable. Gauff regains control after a mid-match lapse and secures a big win in Melbourne. [Austalian Open Instagram]

Gauff recovers to beat Muchova and reach Australian Open quarterfinals

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026Comments Off

Coco Gauff recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat Karolina Muchova in three sets, advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals as her Grand Slam pursuit stayed alive in Melbourne.

Cyril Ongcoy competes in the men’s 5000-meter T12 event in Thailand [photo credit: PSC]

Philippines posts best-ever ASEAN Para Games haul as gold rush continues

January 25, 2026Comments Off

The Philippines capped a historic run at the 13th ASEAN Para Games by surpassing its previous best medal haul, highlighted by multiple gold medal performances on the final day in Thailand.

Zverev delivers a dominant performance at the Australian Open [Australian Open Instagram]

Zverev surges into Australian Open quarters with statement win

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Alexander Zverev delivered his most authoritative performance of the tournament, sweeping past Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Hosogi in action during her straight-sets win at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center [photo credit: Philippine Women's Open / PhilTA]

Hosogi powers into main draw as Philippine Women’s Open begins

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Japan’s Sakura Hosogi surged into the main draw of the Philippine Women’s Open after a dominant qualifying win, setting the stage for a historic opening day at the newly renovated Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

When Sabalenka finds her rhythm, the rest of the draw feels it. Another statement win at Rod Laver Arena. [Australian Open Instagram]

Sabalenka powers past Mboko as Melbourne title push gains steam

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Aryna Sabalenka delivered another commanding Australian Open performance, overwhelming Victoria Mboko in straight sets to book her place in the quarterfinals at Rod Laver Arena.

Rod Laver Arena hosts another dominant performance from Alcaraz [Australian Open Instagram]

Alcaraz rolls past Paul as Australian Open dream stays alive

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant Australian Open run with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul, moving one step closer to completing his career Grand Slam in Melbourne.

Alex Eala is happy that the hometown crowd will be out in full force to root for her in the Philippine Women's Open starting January 25 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. [PhilTA / Philippine Women's Open]

Alex Eala keeps focus as Philippine Women’s Open makes historic debut

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026Comments Off

Alex Eala maintains a match-by-match mindset as she leads the Philippines’ first WTA 125 tournament at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

Angel Otom celebrates after winning the women’s 50m freestyle S4-S5 at the ASEAN Para Games. [photo credit: Philippine Sports Commission]

Otom leads Philippines with fifth gold at ASEAN Para Games

January 24, 2026Comments Off

Angel Otom claimed her fifth gold and sixth overall medal in the 13th ASEAN Para Games, dominating the women’s 50-meter freestyle S4-S5 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

Djokovic acknowledges the crowd after recording his 400th grand slam match win. [photo credit: Xinhua]

Djokovic shrugs off fall to notch record 400th grand slam win

January 24, 2026Comments Off

Novak Djokovic brushed aside an awkward fall and late resistance to defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and move into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday night in Melbourne.

Swiatek regains control in the deciding set at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Xinhua]

Swiatek rebounds after wild swing to reach Australian Open last 16

January 24, 2026Comments Off

Iga Swiatek recovered from a lopsided second set to overpower Anna Kalinskaya and move into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday night in Melbourne.

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