![History made: Eala becomes the first Filipino in an Indian Wells main draw. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_687-400x200.png)
Alex Eala became the first Filipino to appear in the Indian Wells main draw and advanced to face Coco Gauff after a hard-fought 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 victory over Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.
![Coco Gauff shows her class with an efficient victory over Danilovic at Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday, January 21. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_566-400x200.png)
American tennis star Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21, defeating Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at Margaret Court Arena. Gauff will face compatriot Hailey Baptiste in the next round.
Aryna Sabalenka outlasted Jessica Pegula in a three-set battle at the WTA Finals, securing her second straight win and tightening her grip on the Steffi Graf group lead.
The 124th French Open saw Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff capture thrilling titles in Paris, marking a new chapter in Grand Slam history on clay.