Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Wawrinka, Thompson, O'Connell Get Australian Open 2026 Wildcards
Stan Wawrinka, a former champion, and two Australians, Jordan Thompson and Chris O'Connell, have been given special spots to play in the Australian Open tennis tournament next year.
Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014 and has played in many tournaments there.
He has decided that 2026 will be his last year playing professionally.
Thompson and O'Connell are also excited to play in this big tournament.
Thompson is recovering from injuries and hopes to do well, while O'Connell is happy to be healthy again and ready to compete.
Stan Wawrinka, Jordan Thompson, and Chris O'Connell received wildcards for the Australian Open 2026 main draw.
Wawrinka won the Australian Open in 2014 and has a 43-18 record at the tournament.
This will be Wawrinka's 20th appearance in the Australian Open singles draw and his final year on the ATP Tour.
Thompson, currently ranked 113th, aims to reach the third round for the first time at the Australian Open.
O'Connell, who has appeared in the Australian Open main draw seven times, is recovering from injuries and grateful for the opportunity.
- Who
- Stan Wawrinka, Jordan Thompson, Chris O'Connell
- What
- Awarded wildcards for Australian Open 2026 main draw
- When
- Event starts January 18, 2026
- Where
- Melbourne Park, Australia
- Why
- Tennis Australia granted wildcards to these players
- Event
- Australian Open 2026
- Start Date
- January 18
- Location
- Melbourne Park
- Wawrinka's Grand Slam Titles
- 3 (2014 Australian Open, 2015 Roland Garros, 2016 US Open)
- Wawrinka's Australian Open Record
- 43-18
- Thompson's Current Ranking
- 113
- O'Connell's Best Australian Open Result
- Third Round (2022)
