Gael Monfils, Alexei Popyrin lead 2026 US Open men's wild cards

Gael Monfils and Alexei Popyrin have been named among the recipients of men's wild card entries for the 2026 US Open tennis tournament. The wild card allocations give both players guaranteed spots in the main draw, bypassing the qualifying rounds. Monfils, a veteran fan favorite, and Popyrin, a rising contender, will look to make deep runs at Flushing Meadows.