![Tested but unstoppable. Gauff regains control after a mid-match lapse and secures a big win in Melbourne. [Austalian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_595-400x200.png)
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.
![Coco Gauff advances to the fourth round as she continues her Grand Slam campaign in Australia. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_584-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff recovered from a slow start to defeat fellow American Hailey Baptiste and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
![Alycia Parks celebrates after winning her match at the Australian Open. [Australian Open YouTube screenshot]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_561-400x200.png)
Alycia Parks overcame a first-set 0-6 loss to defeat Alexandra Eala 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Australian Open first round. Parks will face Karolina Muchova or Jaqueline Cristian in the second round.
![Sabalenka remains unbeaten on her way to another Brisbane International final. [photo credit: Tennis Australia]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-10-at-15-43-00-Semifinals-preview-Sabalenka-faces-Muchova-test-in-title-defence-400x200.png)
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.