Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wildcard entry into the men's singles draw of the 2026 US Open, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This decision came after several days of fan outcry over his initial exclusion from the wildcard list during his farewell season.
Wawrinka, the 2016 US Open champion, had previously participated in the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon this year on wildcards. He had posted an emotional farewell to the US Open on social media on Tuesday, seemingly closing the door on competing in the year's final major.
In a statement, Wawrinka expressed his enthusiasm: "I’m incredibly excited to accept the wildcard for the 2026 US Open and look forward to competing in front of the fans in New York once again."
The 41-year-old former world number three has a notable Grand Slam record, having won the Australian Open in 2014 and Roland Garros in 2015.
The initial omission of Wawrinka reignited debate over the criteria and fairness of the wildcard selection process at major tennis tournaments.
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