Ten years after his legendary title run at Arthur Ashe Stadium, 2016 champion Stan Wawrinka has been granted a main-draw wild card for the upcoming US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. The 39-year-old Swiss veteran gained late direct entry into the main tournament field following the unfortunate injury withdrawal of American player Patrick Kypson.
Wawrinka, who previously confirmed that the 2026 ATP tour calendar would officially mark his final year competing in professional tennis, will make his closing Grand Slam appearance on the hard courts where he achieved one of his career-defining moments.
Flushing Meadows carries distinct emotional significance for Wawrinka, who famously overcame Novak Djokovic in a grueling four-set final in 2016 to claim his third Grand Slam singles title. His inclusion ensures tennis fans will get one final opportunity to watch his iconic one-handed backhand on the sport’s biggest stage.