Wawrinka bids farewell to US Open after missing out on wildcard

Former world No. 2 Stan Wawrinka expressed his gratitude for his US Open triumph by stating it would "forever be one of the greatest moments of my life." The 41-year-old announced he will retire at the end of the year, having previously received wildcards for the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and reaching the French Open main draw via ranking.

The US Open is set to commence on Sunday, 30 August at Flushing Meadows. Wawrinka, who reached the third round in Melbourne, lost in the first round of both the French Open and Wimbledon. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) did not comment on the decision not to award a wildcard to the 2016 champion, who did not qualify for the tournament.

Wawrinka acknowledged the city's challenges and the strong emotions experienced during his visits in social media post. He praised the city's atmosphere, crowd's love, and memorable experiences that will remain "forever" in his memories.