Karolína Plíšková and Amanda Anisimova secured victories in the women’s singles Round of 16 at the HSBC Championships 2026 on June 11. Plíšková defeated Victoria Mboko in three sets, while Anisimova advanced with a straight-sets win over Laura Siegemund. Iva Jovic also progressed to the quarterfinals after overcoming Alexandra Eala in straight sets.
The HSBC Championships continued with Round of 16 action in the women’s singles draw, featuring several competitive encounters as players battled for places in the quarterfinal stage.
Amanda Anisimova produced a strong performance against Germany’s Laura Siegemund. The American controlled the match from the outset, claiming the opening set 6-1 before sealing the second set 6-3 to complete a straight-sets victory.
Karolína Plíšková faced a tougher challenge against Canada’s Victoria Mboko. Mboko took the opening set 6-2, putting the Czech player under pressure early in the contest. Plíšková responded by winning the second set 6-3 before securing the deciding third set 4-3 after Mboko retired, resulting in a walkover that sent Plíšková through to the next round.
Another notable result saw American sixth seed Iva Jovic advance comfortably against Alexandra Eala. Jovic maintained control throughout the match, winning 6-2, 6-2 to book her place in the quarterfinals.
The results narrowed the women’s singles field as the tournament moved closer to the final stages. The victories ensured that Plíšková, Anisimova, and Jovic remained in contention for the HSBC Championships title.
• Karolína Plíšková defeated Victoria Mboko 2-1.
• Match score: 2-6, 6-3, 4-3 (walkover).
• Amanda Anisimova defeated Laura Siegemund 6-1, 6-3.
• Iva Jovic defeated Alexandra Eala 6-2, 6-2.
• All matches were part of the Women’s Singles Round of 16.
The turning point in Plíšková’s match came after dropping the opening set. She recovered to win the second set and gain momentum before advancing following Mboko’s retirement in the deciding set.
In Anisimova’s contest, the opening-set dominance established control early, allowing her to manage the match and secure progression in straight sets.
Women’s Singles Round of 16 Results
Karolína Plíšková def. Victoria Mboko 2-6, 6-3, 4-3 (Walkover)
Amanda Anisimova def. Laura Siegemund 6-1, 6-3
Iva Jovic def. Alexandra Eala 6-2, 6-2
Tournament: HSBC Championships 2026
Event: Women’s Singles
Round: Round of 16
Date: June 11, 2026
Excerpt: Karolína Plíšková, Amanda Anisimova and Iva Jovic advanced to the quarterfinals with victories in the HSBC Championships women’s singles draw.