Wawrinka Earns Wildcard, Teeing Up a Possible Final Australian Open
Swiss star Stan Wawrinka has been granted a wildcard into the Australian Open main draw. He spoke from Sydney ahead of Davis Cup action, calling the invitation amazing and expressing gratitude. He recalled two decades of memories in Melbourne and his 2014 triumph on the way to his first Grand Slam. The 40-year-old veteran, currently ranked 156, will be making his 20th AO appearance, and has suggested 2026 could be his last year on tour.