Stan Wawrinka Receives Wildcard for 2025 Australian Open

Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has been awarded a wildcard entry for the 2025 Australian Open, which will take place from January 12-26. The 39-year-old Swiss player, who won his first Grand Slam title in Melbourne in 2014 by defeating Rafael Nadal, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating that Melbourne is special to him and represents a significant milestone in his career. Wawrinka's recent years have been marred by injuries, leading to a drop in his world ranking to 161, but he remains eager to return to the court. Alongside Wawrinka, eight Australian players, including Daria Saville and Ajla Tomljanovic, were also granted wildcards. More wildcards for the main draw and qualifying tournament will be announced soon. The tournament organizers aim to enhance local representation in the upcoming event.