Former champion Wawrinka granted French Open wild card
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 14, 2025 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka in action during his first round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
PARIS :Former champion Stan Wawrinka has received a wild card entry for this year’s French Open, granting him a spot in the main draw of the Grand Slam at Roland Garros, organisers said on Tuesday.
Switzerland's 40-year-old three-times major champion, who has been battling back from a series of injuries, has dropped to 132 in the ATP rankings.
He won the title in Paris in 2015.
The French Open will be held from May 25-June 8.
Source: Reuters
