Jannik Sinner, Stan Wawrinka among notable absences from US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
As the 2026 US Open approaches, Jannik Sinner, the ATP World No. 1, will not compete due to a knee injury. Other ATP players absent include Jack Draper and Holger Rune. Stan Wawrinka did not receive a wildcard and will miss the tournament in his farewell year. On the women's side, Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz but will not participate in singles, while Venus Williams received a singles wildcard. The qualifying rounds began today, August 23, with mixed doubles set to follow on August 24.
- •Jannik Sinner ruled out with a knee injury.
- •Stan Wawrinka will not appear after not receiving a wildcard.
- •Serena Williams to play mixed doubles, not singles.
- •Venus Williams has received a singles wildcard.
- •US Open qualifying rounds commenced today, first matches tomorrow.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Who is in and out of 2026 US Open
"Tracking the wildcard entries and injured players who are in and out of this year's US Open.
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