U.S. Open wild cards cause more debate as former champion Stan Wawrinka misses the cut

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 U.S. Open champion, was denied a singles wild card for the 2026 U.S. Open despite playing his final season on tour at age 41. The USTA's wild-card decisions sparked controversy, with a slot appearing to go instead to former Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin, who is close to direct entry. Separately, Serena Williams will not play singles at the tournament, while world No. 2 Elena Rybakina is awaiting scan results on her left Achilles.