Stan Wawrinka receives wildcard for US Open, his final Grand Slam

Swiss tennis veteran Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has been granted a wildcard entry into the US Open, marking his final appearance in a major tournament. The 41-year-old, who famously won the US Open in 2016 by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, expressed his excitement about competing one last time in New York.

Wawrinka's inclusion comes after he was not initially invited, but the organization extended an invitation following an injury to another player. This wildcard allows the Swiss star to conclude his illustrious career on the Grand Slam stage he conquered a decade ago.

During his peak, Wawrinka was a consistent challenger to the 'Big Three' of Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in 2014. Beyond his US Open triumph, he also secured the Australian Open in 2014 and Roland Garros in 2015.

His retirement at the end of the current season marks the end of an era for fans who admired his powerful game and his ability to break into the sport's most dominant echelon.

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I am incredibly excited to accept the invitation for the 2026 US Open and look forward to competing again in front of the fans in New York.