Stanislas Wawrinka, the 2014 Australian Open champion, is uncertain about receiving a wildcard for his potential final appearance at the tournament in January. Ranked 157th, the 40-year-old Swiss player, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, needs a wildcard to enter the Grand Slam. While his teammates believe his inclusion should be automatic, Wawrinka is taking a week-by-week approach, expressing happiness for any wildcards received but acceptance if not. Organizers have yet to announce all wildcard recipients.