Australian Open grants Stan Wawrinka wildcard while Nick Kyrgios misses out

Organisers have awarded Stan Wawrinka a wildcard for the Australian Open as he begins his announced final season, and Australian Nick Kyrgios did not receive a wildcard.

Stan Wawrinka has been given a wildcard for the Australian Open as he begins the final season of his career. He announced in December that 2026 will be his last season. Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion and won his first major at Melbourne Park in 2014. Australian Nick Kyrgios did not receive a wildcard. What is known: - Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a wildcard to play the Australian Open. - Wawrinka announced that 2026 will be the final season of his career. - Wawrinka is 40 years old and is currently ranked 156th in the world. - He has three Grand Slam titles and 16 career tour titles, with his most recent title won in Geneva in 2017. - Australian Nick Kyrgios was not given a wildcard for this tournament. Summary: The wildcard means Wawrinka can start his announced final year at the Australian Open. Undetermined at this time.