Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Wawrinka Uncertain About Australian Open Wildcard
Stanislas Wawrinka, a former Australian Open champion, is not sure if he will get a special invitation to play in the 2024 Australian Open.
He is 40 years old and has decided to retire at the end of 2026.
Because he is not ranked high enough, he needs this special invitation to play in the tournament.
Some of his teammates think he should definitely get to play, but the organizers have not made a decision yet.
Wawrinka has been playing in other tournaments and is happy with his performance so far.
Stanislas Wawrinka, a former Australian Open champion, is unsure if he will receive a wildcard for the 2024 tournament.
The 40-year-old Swiss player announced his retirement at the end of 2026, marking the end of a 24-year professional career.
Wawrinka's current world ranking (157th) means he needs a wildcard to enter the Grand Slam draw.
Australian Open organizers have not yet announced the complete list of wildcard recipients for the tournament starting January 18.
Wawrinka's teammates believe his inclusion should be automatic, with Belinda Bencic stating it is a 'no-brainer'.
- Who
- Stanislas Wawrinka, a 40-year-old Swiss tennis player and former Australian Open champion
- What
- Uncertainty about receiving a wildcard for the 2024 Australian Open, which would be his final appearance before retiring in 2026
- When
- The Australian Open begins on January 18, 2024
- Where
- Melbourne Park, Australia
- Why
- Wawrinka's current world ranking (157th) does not qualify him automatically for Grand Slam draws, necessitating a wildcard
- Player
- Stanislas Wawrinka
- Age
- 40
- Current Ranking
- 157th
- Retirement Year
- 2026
- Last Australian Open Appearance
- 2024 (if granted wildcard)
- Australian Open Trophy
- 2014
- Tournament Start Date
- January 18