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2w ago

US Open Excludes Stan Wawrinka From Main‑Draw Wildcards

The USTA awarded most discretionary slots to U.S. players and two reciprocal picks, leaving the three‑time major champion without a main‑draw berth.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Stan Wawrinka playing tennis at the Millennium Estoril Open 2026, Image 2 shows Stan Wawrinka with his hand over his heart and the other raised to acknowledge the crowd at Wimbledon

Overview

  • Over the weekend the US Open finalized its eight men’s singles wildcards and did not include Stan Wawrinka, confirming he will not play the tournament’s main draw.
  • Wawrinka sits well outside the top 100 and requested a wildcard but declined to enter qualifying, so his Grand Slam season will end without a Flushing Meadows farewell.
  • The USTA gave six discretionary wildcards to U.S. players and two reciprocal wildcards to players from France and Australia, one of which went to Gael Monfils.
  • The omission drew sharp criticism from tennis writers and insiders who said the decision overlooked a former champion who remains competitive and visible for fans.
  • Commentators urged clearer, formal rules to protect former champions from exclusion in the future, suggesting fixed exemptions or entry provisions alongside existing discretionary wildcards.