Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Wawrinka and Kyrgios Receive Australian Open Wildcards
Stan Wawrinka, a 40-year-old Swiss tennis player, and Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, have been given special entries, called wildcards, to play in the Australian Open.
Wawrinka is in his final season and has won three Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open in 2014.
Kyrgios, known for his powerful serve, has also been given a wildcard.
This allows them to compete in the tournament without having to qualify through the usual process.
Stan Wawrinka, a 40-year-old Swiss tennis player, has been given a wildcard for the Australian Open.
Wawrinka is in his final season on the ATP Tour and has won three Grand Slam titles.
He won the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015, and the U.S. Open in 2016.
Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, has also been given a wildcard for the Australian Open.
Wildcards allow players to enter the tournament without qualifying through the usual process.
- Who
- Stan Wawrinka and Nick Kyrgios
- What
- Received wildcards for the Australian Open
- When
- Heading into his final season on the ATP Tour
- Where
- Australian Open
- Why
- To allow experienced players to compete in the tournament
- Stan Wawrinka
- 40-year-old Swiss tennis player, 3-time Grand Slam winner
- Nick Kyrgios
- Australian tennis player, former World No. 13
- Australian Open
- Grand Slam tennis tournament
- Wildcard
- Entry into a tournament without qualifying
- Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam Titles
- Australian Open 2014, French Open 2015, U.S. Open 2016