HSBC Championships 2026: Three top 10 stars & former Olympic gold medalist added to line-up

Mboko has been one of the stories of the WTA Tour over the last year, with the 19-year-old producing electric performances on the biggest stages.

Since making her WTA 1000 debut in Miami last year, the young star went on to win the prestigious Canadian Open title with wins over former Grand Slam champions Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka.

In 2026, Mboko has already reached the finals of the Qatar Open and Adelaide International as well as quarter-finals in Indian Wells and Miami.

“I am so excited to be making my HSBC Championships debut this summer,” Mboko said. “Having heard such great things about the tournament, it was one of the events I am looking very much forward to competing at. 

“The last 12 months have been incredible with so many new experiences and this is another one to add to the list. Being able to play at The Queen’s Club in the second year of the new women’s event is going to be very special. 

“I’m feeling confident and happy with how the first few months of the year have been going so far. I'm just enjoying every moment I get to go out and compete. This is a chance for me to show what I can do on the grass and I can’t wait to get going.”

Bencic has enjoyed some of the best results of her career on grass, including a semi-final run at Wimbledon and winning the Eastbourne title in 2015, the first of her career.

Last year she made her return to the tour following the birth of her daughter Bella, and rose 410 places in the ranking to finish the season as the world No.11.

Australia’s De Minaur is a familiar face for British tennis fans and he has enjoyed some of his best achievements during the LTA grass court season.

He won the 2021 Eastbourne title and made the final at Queen’s in 2023, losing out to Alcaraz.

Since then, the Australian has continued to improve his ranking, reaching as high as world No.6 and making the quarter-finals of all four Grand Slams.

“London is like a home away from home for me, so coming back to the HSBC Championships was always a must this season,” De Minaur said.

“Reaching the final in 2023 was an amazing experience and one I’ll never forget, but I want to get my hands on the trophy this time around.

“I can’t wait to see the packed-out crowds and get back out on the grass again this summer. The entry list is looking strong so far, but I’m confident I can go all the way.”

Musetti is another former HSBC Championships runner-up, looking to get his hands on the trophy this season.

The 24-year-old made the final at Queen’s in 2024, beating De Minaur along the way, before losing to American Tommy Paul in straight sets.

The Italian has been one of the standout players of the last two seasons – reaching semi-finals at Wimbledon and Roland Garros, as well as quarter-finals in Melbourne and New York, and winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games.