Stan Wawrinka, three-time Grand Slam champion, He was one of nine players who received wildcards to compete in the Australian Open next month (January 12-26), tournament organizers announced Friday.
The Swiss, 39 years old, won the first of his three major titles at Melbourne Park in 2014and that victory earned him number three in the world ranking.
“I am very grateful to receive a wildcard for the 2025 Australian Open,” said Wawrinka, whose last major quarter-final appearance was in Melbourne four years ago.
“Melbourne has a very special place in my heart. It’s where I won my first Grand Slam and one of the biggest milestones of my career. The city, the people, the loud fans and the electric atmosphere make The Australian Open is very special for me, and I’m looking forward to getting back on track in Melbourne,” he added.
Wawrinka, who won Roland Garros in 2015 and the US Open a year laterfell in the opening round of the Australian Open in early 2024. He fell to No. 161 in the world rankings due to injuries suffered in recent seasons.
Ajla Tomljanovic, Daria Saville, Tristan Schoolkate, Li Tu, James McCabe, Emerson Jones, Talia Gibson and Maya Joint also received wildcards, with more names to be announced soon.
China’s Zhang Shuai and Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej have already received wildcards.
Source: La Verdad
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