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Stan Wawrinka receives US Open wildcard after initial snub

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Following the initial denial of a wildcard entry, Stan Wawrinka has been granted a spot in the 2026 US Open men’s singles main draw. The decision comes after significant public backlash and criticism regarding the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) previous exclusion of the 41-year-old Swiss veteran. A vacancy in the draw was created after American player Patrick Kypson withdrew from the tournament due to injury. This development allows the 2016 US Open champion to compete in New York during his final professional ~~season.~~ season, completing a farewell tour that has already included the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon. Wawrinka, who had previously expressed his emotional reaction to the initial snub on social media, stated he is “extremely excited to accept the wildcard” and looks forward to competing before the New York crowd. If he secures a victory, he could become the oldest player to win a match at the US Open since 1992. The inclusion of the three-time Grand Slam champion resolves a controversy that drew criticism from tennis figures and fans, many of whom argued the former world number three deserved a proper farewell at Flushing Meadows.

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