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Stan Wawrinka receives wild card entry for 2026 US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:41 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Stan Wawrinka receives wild card entry for 2026 US Open
Summary

Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wild card entry into the U.S. Open men’s singles draw, as confirmed by tournament organizers on August 26. The 2016 champion was initially excluded from the wild card list, prompting significant fan outcry. In response to the backlash, Wawrinka expressed his excitement about competing in New York again and described this as his farewell season. He had previously participated in the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon this year on wild cards. Wawrinka’s decision sparked discussions about the wild card selection process for major tournaments.

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  • •Wawrinka is a former U.S. Open champion, winning in 2016.
  • •He had a successful year in 2026, receiving wild cards for other Grand Slam events.
  • •Wawrinka announced this season as his farewell tour.
  • •Fan backlash led to tournament organizers re-evaluating the wild card list.
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  • 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Former U.S. Open Champ Gets Last-Minute Wild Card After Fan Outcry
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The 2016 champion was left off the initial list of wild card entries in his farewell season, reigniting fierce debate over which players get the nod — and which are left out — in the wild card process at the majors.

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