Former champion Stan Wawrinka gets wildcard for Australian Open

MELBOURNE: Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka was among nine players handed wildcards to compete at next month’s Australian Open, tournament organisers announced on Friday.

The 39-year-old Swiss claimed the first of his three major titles at Melbourne Park in 2014, with that triumph earning him a career-high world ranking of number three. “I’m incredibly grateful to receive a wildcard into the Australian Open in 2025,” said Wawrinka, whose last appearance in a major quarterfinal came at Melbourne four years ago.

“Melbourne holds such a special place in my heart. It’s where I won my first Grand Slam, and is one of the greatest milestones of my career. The city, the people, the loud fans and the electric atmosphere make the Australian Open so special to me, and I’m really looking forward to getting back on the court in Melbourne.” Agencies

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