Medvedev Accepts Winston-Salem Wild Card

Tournament officials say the entry boosts the event’s profile while giving Medvedev a chance to sharpen his singles game before the US Open.

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Tournament director Jeff Ryan announced Thursday that World No. 7 Daniil Medvedev has accepted a wild card into the Winston-Salem Open, marking his first return to the event since he won the title in 2018.
Medvedev arrives off two 2026 titles in Brisbane and Dubai and a third-round loss in Cincinnati to Brandon Nakashima, details that organizers cited when framing expectations for his form.
He joins Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cruz Hewitt as named wild cards in a field that also includes top-50 players such as Luciano Darderi and Arthur Fery, with one wild card and qualifying spots still to be filled.
EssentiallySports reports Medvedev’s Winston-Salem entry removed him from the US Open mixed doubles list, a move that prioritizes singles match play ahead of the Grand Slam that begins August 30.
The Winston-Salem Open runs August 22–29 and the tournament is using wild cards to attract marquee names and boost ticket demand, a common strategy for ATP 250 events seeking stronger draws.