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Sports · Tennis · published 2026-08-25 · via The Athletic

Wawrinka bids emotional farewell to U.S. Open after missing wild card in final year

Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 U.S. Open champion, will not play at Flushing Meadows this year after failing to receive a wild card in his final season on tour. The 41-year-old Swiss posted a tribute to New York on Instagram, reflecting on his long relationship with the tournament. He had received wild cards at the other three Grand Slams this year but was not granted one by the USTA.

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