The organization of Wimbledon 2026 grants wildcards to Wawrinka, Dimitrov, and Chwalinska

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 16 Jun 2026 | 12.11

Stan Wawrinka invited to Wimbledon 2026. Photo: gettyimages

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Mystery solved. For days, there was much talk about the great dilemma facing the organizers of Wimbledon 2026, regarding the reduced number of invitations available for a significant amount of players who do not have a guaranteed spot in the tournament's final draw. With almost two weeks left until the event begins, the governing body of the British Grand Slam has decided to address two of the most publicized cases: Stan Wawrinka, Grigor Dimitrov, and Maja Chwalinska.

Why is Wimbledon 2026 inviting Wawrinka, Dimitrov, and Chwalinska to the main draws?

Even though he has never gone beyond the quarterfinals, it is logical for Wawrinka to have the opportunity to bid farewell to Wimbledon. In his final season as a professional, the Swiss player will have the chance to embrace the masses in London and seek a victory that will allow him to fully enjoy the experience. Dimitrov also deserves this privilege, especially after tearing his pectoral muscle last year while leading against Sinner, seeing his momentum for this year vanish.

As for Chwalinska, she will also compete in the Wimbledon final draw. Leaving the recent Roland Garros finalist out of the tournament seemed inconceivable. Ultimately, Maja will be on the British stage, aiming to use her versatile and skillful style of play to cause havoc among her opponents.

News from @Wimbledon - @stanwawrinka gets a wildcard for his swansong and @rolandgarros runner-up Maja Chwalinska gets a wildcard into the women's singles. Good decision on both
— Simon Cambers (@scambers73) June 16, 2026

How many invitations are left to be granted and who could receive them?

Currently, there are two invitations left for the men's singles draw and one for the women's. There are many contenders among the men, with players like Kyrgios, Evans, and Monfils closely monitoring the situation. Berrettini could potentially secure a direct entry as he is only one withdrawal away from doing so. Regarding the remaining women's invitation, it could go to Venus Williams or even Serena Williams if she ultimately decides to compete individually, although it seems unlikely.