Emma Raducanu and Rising Star Victoria Mboko Confirm Entry for 2026 HSBC Championships

Emma Raducanu and world No 10 Victoria Mboko join Jessica Pegula for the 2026 HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club, starting June 8.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 3:24 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Tennis365

Elite Talent Converges on Queen’s Club for Grass Season Opener

The HSBC Championships has solidified its status as a premier destination for top-tier women’s tennis by securing a 2026 entry list that features three players currently ranked within the global top 10. Jessica Pegula, the world number 5, leads the competitive field as the highest-ranked participant, followed closely by world number 6 Amanda Anisimova. This year marks the second season of the women’s return to the Queen’s Club after a half-century hiatus, a revival that began last year with a surprise victory by German veteran Tatjana Maria.

A Meteoric Rise for Canadian Sensation Victoria Mboko

Victoria Mboko enters the grass-court season as one of the most significant narratives in professional tennis, having ascended from outside the top 300 in early 2025 to her current position at world number 10. The 19-year-old Canadian, who secured the Canadian Open title last August as a wildcard and later won the Hong Kong Tennis Open, expressed immense enthusiasm for her debut at the London venue. According to Mboko, the tournament represents a special opportunity to test her capabilities on grass following a period of sustained success on the tour.

Raducanu Spearheads British Hopes in Second Appearance

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to lead the local contingent for the second consecutive year at this WTA 500 event. In the 2025 edition, Raducanu demonstrated strong form by reaching the quarter-finals before being eliminated by the reigning Olympic champion, Zheng. Her return to the tournament is expected to draw significant attention from domestic fans as she looks to build momentum during the early stages of the British grass-court calendar.