USTA Awards Wildcards for US Open 2024

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.