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Wawrinka's Grand Slam Farewell at Australian Open
11 Jan
Summary
- Stan Wawrinka, aged 40, receives a wildcard for his final Australian Open season.
- He won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in 2014.
- Nick Kyrgios also receives a doubles wildcard due to ongoing injury concerns.
Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, is set to compete in his final professional season at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry. The 40-year-old Swiss star returns to the venue where he secured his maiden Grand Slam title in 2014, a career highlight.
His victory in 2014, where he defeated Novak Djokovic, marked the beginning of his Grand Slam journey, which also included titles at the French Open in 2015 and the U.S. Open in 2016. Wawrinka, who earned 16 career titles and over $38 million, will play his first match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland.
Meanwhile, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has also been granted a wildcard, though he will focus on the doubles event due to persistent injuries over the past three seasons. Kyrgios will team up with fellow Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis for the home tournament.
