Fans react to Stan Wawrinka getting a last minute US Open wildcard after originally being denied
2016 US Open champion Stan Wawrinka got a long-awaited wildcard, but fans have questions about how the process went down
The US Open has seen a surprising twist as it has granted a wildcard to Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss tennis star and 2016 champion, despite initially denying him one. Fans were initially disappointed, assuming the decision was final, but the tournament later announced that Patrick Kypson, the previous wildcard holder, withdrew due to injury.
This led to suspicion among fans, who felt the withdrawal seemed too coincidental, with some even speculating about the USTA paying Kypson to withdraw. However, Kypson has not played since Wimbledon and may indeed be injured. Wawrinka, ranked World No. 116, accepted the wildcard, and fans are eager to see him compete in New York.
He may still be in the city, but his whereabouts are unclear. Regardless, Wawrinka has already accepted the wildcard, and fans are thrilled at the prospect of seeing the player they affectionately call "Stan the Man" or "Stanimal" in action.
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