The US Open eliminates Wawrinka, and his coach reacts: "It really hurts"

It would have been very simple for the US Open to do things right. Just at the moment when it marks ten years since his title at Flushing Meadows, the public was asking for a wildcard for Stan Wawrinka in the main draw. An opportunity to say goodbye to the last Grand Slam in his final season as a professional. Unfortunately, the organization did not see it the same way.

The decision has generated significant controversy, especially because Wawrinka had publicly expressed his desire to return one last time to Flushing Meadows. At 41 years old, the Swiss player had already received invitations for the first three Grand Slams of the season, but in New York, he did not find the same support. Wimbledon, where he fell in the first round to Matteo Berrettini after more than four hours of play, will forever remain his last dance at an event of this caliber.

Wawrinka's coach, hurt by the US Open for not giving him an invitation

One of the most emotional messages came from Magnus Norman, Wawrinka's coach for many years. The Swede took to social media to react to the decision and summed up the sentiment this situation leaves with just a few words: “It sure hurts.” A brief message, but especially significant considering it pertains to a professional relationship that has accompanied the Swiss during one of the most successful stages of his career.

All class from Magnus Norman after seeing Wawrinka having his wild card request rejected at the US Open. pic.twitter.com/222hp0065h

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 24, 2026

It is impossible to separate Wawrinka's history from the US Open. In 2016, he defeated Novak Djokovic in the final to win the third Grand Slam of his career, after titles in Australia and Roland Garros. He also reached the semifinals in 2013 and 2015 and the quarterfinals in three other editions. Did Patrick Kypson really deserve that last wildcard over the Swiss? Why is it so hard to be grateful to legends?

The organization has chosen to support other veteran figures like Gaël Monfils, in addition to several American players. Wawrinka, meanwhile, will have no choice but to accept that Wimbledon was the last Grand Slam of an extraordinary career. The 2016 champion wanted to write one last page in New York, but the US Open preferred to have other plans. Yes, Magnus, it really hurts. It hurts a lot.

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