Stan Wawrinka handed US Open wildcard after fan outcry
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Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 US Open champion, was left off the initial list of wildcard entries in his farewell season, before fans kicked up a fuss over his exclusion.
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- Stan Wawrinka received a wildcard entry to the US Open men's singles after fan outcry over his initial exclusion.
- The 2016 US Open champion had been left off the wildcard list during his farewell season, sparking debate on wildcard selections.
- Wawrinka expressed excitement to compete again in New York, marking his final major appearance after previous wildcards this year.
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NEW YORK – Swiss Stan Wawrinka has been handed a wildcard entry to the US Open men’s singles draw, organisers said on Aug 26, after several days of outcry from fans over his exclusion.
The 2016 champion was left off the initial list of wildcard entries in his farewell season, reigniting fierce debate over which players get the nod – and which are left out – in the wildcard process at the majors.
Wawrinka posted an emotional farewell to the tournament on social media on Aug 26, seemingly closing the door on any hope of his competing in the year’s final major after participating in the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon in 2026 on wildcards.
“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,” he said in a statement.
The 41-year-old former world No. 3 won at Roland Garros in 2015 and the Australian Open in 2014. REUTERS