Stan Wawrinka will not take part in the US Open 2025. The 40-year-old Swiss veteran, currently ranked 152 in the world, did not receive a wild card from the organizers for the Grand Slam in New York. As a result, there will be no Swiss player in the main draw by direct entry this year, a contrast to the 2016 champion’s past runs in New York.
Wawrinka has spoken in the past about retirement, but he has also stressed that he still loves tennis and feels fit enough to compete. With no direct entry for him, Swiss players will need to rely on qualification paths to reach the main draw, offering a chance for up-and-coming talents to step into the spotlight.
The US Open 2025 field remains wide open, as always, with qualifiers and potential late wild cards shaping the final lineup. Wawrinka’s absence marks another chapter in a long career that has delivered memorable moments, including his 2016 US Open triumph.
What this means for Swiss tennis: the focus turns to emerging Swiss players who could break through at a Grand Slam via the qualifying rounds, with hope that a new generation can carry the country’s success forward on big stages. The era of veterans at the top remains cherished, but fans will be watching how Swiss depth translates into opportunities at New York this year.