Summary
Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam tennis champion, received a wildcard entry to the Australian Open as he starts his last year in professional tennis. Meanwhile, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios, dealing with past injuries, decided not to play in the singles competition but will compete in doubles.
Key Facts
- Stan Wawrinka received a wildcard for the Australian Open.
- Wawrinka announced 2026 will be his final year playing professional tennis.
- He is a three-time Grand Slam champion and won the Australian Open in 2014.
- Wawrinka is currently ranked 156th in the world.
- Nick Kyrgios, ranked 670th, chose not to compete in singles due to not feeling prepared for five-set matches.
- Kyrgios will participate in the doubles competition at the Australian Open.
- Kyrgios previously won the Australian Open men's doubles in 2022 with Thanasi Kokkinakis.
