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Stan Wawrinka receives US Open wild card for final Grand Slam appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Stan Wawrinka receives US Open wild card for final Grand Slam appearance
Summary

Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wild card entry into the US Open, allowing the three-time Grand Slam champion to compete one last time. This opportunity arose after Patrick Kypson withdrew from the tournament, creating an open spot. Wawrinka, who previously announced his retirement from Grand Slam events, expressed his gratitude on social media. His world ranking of 127 had previously excluded him from direct entry into the main draw. The tournament begins on Sunday, where Wawrinka hopes to add to his legacy after last winning in 2016.

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  • •Wawrinka last won the US Open in 2016.
  • •He announced his retirement from Grand Slam events earlier this year.
  • •Kypson's injury opened a wild card spot for Wawrinka.
  • •Wawrinka's ranking of 127 excluded him from direct entry.
  • •US Open begins on Sunday with Wawrinka in the main draw.
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stan Wawrinka handed US Open wild card to mark one last Grand Slam appearance
What they're saying
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The 2016 champion had waved goodbye to his Grand Slam career but a withdrawal has offered him and the USTA a reprieve

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