Stan Wawrinka Awarded US Open Wildcard After Backlash
· Sports · Indian Express, BBC Sport
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has received a late wildcard entry for the 2026 US Open in New York. The 41-year-old was initially excluded from the tournament's wildcard list, prompting significant public criticism regarding the selection process. Wawrinka, who won the US Open in 2016, had previously announced that the 2026 season would be his final year on the professional tour. He has already competed in the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon this year using wildcard entries.
Why it matters
Wawrinka's inclusion ensures a farewell appearance for one of the sport's most decorated players at the site of his 2016 title victory.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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