Wawrinka gets US Open wild card after Kypson withdrawal

Stan Wawrinka will play his final US Open after receiving a last-minute wild card into the main draw, following the withdrawal of American Patrick Kypson due to injury. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the title in 2016, had earlier posted an emotional farewell message to New York, but the USTA's decision on August 26 reversed that. "I'm incredibly excited to accept the invitation to the 2026 US Open and look forward to competing once again in front of the fans in New York," Wawrinka said Source: infobae. He will retire at the end of the season, having reached the third round at the Australian Open but exiting in the first round at Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year Source: excelsiormx.

Williams sisters return

Serena and Venus Williams also received wild cards to play women's doubles at the tournament, their first appearance together at the US Open since 2022 Source: diariolibree. Serena, 44, has been competing in mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz, winning their first match before losing in the quarterfinals Source: infobae. Venus, 46, also received a singles wild card, while Serena will only play doubles Source: abces. The sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together, including two US Opens (1999 and 2009) Source: diariolibree.

Reaction and context

The USTA faced criticism for initially excluding Wawrinka, with former champion Andy Roddick among those voicing disapproval Source: excelsiormx. Wawrinka, ranked 127th, has a 46-16 record at the US Open and last played there in 2024 Source: abces. The tournament runs from August 30 to September 13 Source: infobae.