Osaka and Past Champions Get US Open Wild Cards
- Two-time champion Naomi Osaka and past winners Stan Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem, and Bianca Andreescu receive US Open wild cards.
- The wild cards give these players direct entry into the prestigious tournament.
- Fans can expect to see top-level competition from these talented players at the US Open.
In an exciting announcement, the U.S. Open has granted wild cards to several notable past champions, including Naomi Osaka, Stan Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem, and Bianca Andreescu. Osaka, a two-time champion at Flushing Meadows, is making her return to the WTA Tour after giving birth last year. Despite her illustrious career, which includes four Grand Slam titles, she is still working to regain her previous form after a hiatus for mental health reasons and a recent loss in qualifying at the Cincinnati Open. Bianca Andreescu, who famously defeated Serena Williams to win the U.S. Open in 2019, also received a wild card. The Canadian player faced a challenging year, missing nine months due to a back injury before her return at the French Open. Meanwhile, Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open champion, is set to compete in what he has announced will be his final Grand Slam tournament, following a prolonged battle with a wrist injury. Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam winner, will be making his 72nd appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam, a record that places him fifth all-time. Alongside these champions, several American players, including Amanda Anisimova and McCartney Kessler, as well as international talents like Chloe Paquet and Taylah Preston, have also received wild cards. The U.S. Open is set to commence on August 26, promising an exciting tournament ahead.