French Open awards wildcards to Wawrinka and Monfils

The French Open has announced its 2026 wildcard entries, handing main-draw spots to veterans Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils. Venus Williams was not selected for the singles draw but may appear in a commentary role. Several other players received updates on their preparations ahead of qualifying, which begins May 18.

The tournament confirmed the wildcards on May 11. Wawrinka, the 2015 champion ranked No. 125, and Monfils, a former world No. 6 ranked No. 222, will both compete in Paris during what are expected to be their final seasons on tour. David Goffin, another veteran ending his career, was instead placed in the qualifying draw.

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Stan Wawrinka withdraws from Italian Open qualifying

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Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Italian Open just minutes before his second qualifying match on May 6. The 41-year-old Swiss player cited exhaustion after a grueling first-round win the previous day. Pablo Carreno Busta advanced via walkover.

The All England Club announced its men's singles wild cards for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships on June 17. Grigor Dimitrov and Stan Wawrinka head the list, while Nick Kyrgios, Gael Monfils, and Dan Evans were overlooked for singles spots.

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The Roland Garros entry list, published on April 15, excluded several notable players including Stan Wawrinka, Paula Badosa, and Grigor Dimitrov from automatic main draw access. These athletes now depend on wildcards for the French Open. Wawrinka, the 2015 champion, sits four ranking spots short at No. 107.

Gael Monfils, the 39-year-old Frenchman on his farewell tour, has hinted at 'something special' planned for Roland Garros. In a video posted by the French Open's official account on April 13, he urged fans to tune in on April 16 for more details. The reveal builds anticipation ahead of his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.

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Stan Wawrinka will stage an exhibition event in Geneva on December 19 to mark the end of his career. Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Gael Monfils are scheduled to take part.

Veteran athletes over 85 years old took to the clay courts at Roland Garros for the French +85 championships. Semifinal matches showcased impressive baseline rallies and net play among the competitors.

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Speculation about a Serena Williams comeback has intensified with reports that the 44-year-old is submitting wildcard requests for the grass court season. The former world number one has re-entered the anti-doping testing pool, a step typically taken by active professionals.

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