Stan Wawrinka granted US Open wildcard after fan outcry

Stan Wawrinka, the 41-year-old Swiss tennis veteran and 2016 US Open champion, has been granted a wildcard entry into the US Open men’s singles draw. The decision follows significant outcry from fans and media after Wawrinka was initially excluded from the tournament’s wildcard list.

The vacancy arose after American player Patrick Kypson withdrew from the competition due to injury. This development allows Wawrinka to compete in the final Grand Slam of his retirement season, completing a farewell tour that has already included the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon.

Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, expressed his excitement in a statement, noting his deep connection to New York and his eagerness to compete before the local fans once again. If he secures a victory, he could become the oldest player to win a match at the US Open since 1992.