The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has awarded wildcards for the 2024 US Open to former champions Naomi Osaka, Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka, and Bianca Andreescu, among others. Osaka, a two-time champion returning after maternity leave, is currently ranked No. 90 and is seeking to regain her form after a disappointing performance in Cincinnati. Thiem, who won the 2020 US Open, will be competing in his final Grand Slam tournament before retiring, while Wawrinka, at age 39, aims to make a significant return after falling outside the top 100. Andreescu, a 2019 champion, has faced injury setbacks and is currently ranked 166th. The tournament is set to begin on August 26, and the inclusion of these players underscores a commitment to giving opportunities to past champions despite their current rankings.