French Open Awards 2026 Wildcards to Wawrinka, Monfils

Organizers of the French Open have awarded wildcards for the 2026 Roland Garros main draw to three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka and French veteran Gaël Monfils, both of whom plan to retire at the end of the season, granting them final appearances at the Paris clay-court major.

The tournament begins on May 25, with the men's and women's singles finals set for June 6 and 7. Wawrinka, a 41-year-old Swiss ranked 125th, won the title in 2015 by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. He also reached the final in 2017, losing to Rafael Nadal, and holds Australian Open and US Open crowns from 2014 and 2016, respectively. Monfils, 39 and ranked 222nd, advanced to the semifinals at Roland Garros in 2008 and reached the quarterfinals on three other occasions. His best Grand Slam result beyond Paris came with a US Open semifinal run in 2016.

Both players will receive special honors after their last matches at the event, their 21st and 19th appearances, respectively. Wawrinka announced his retirement plans on social media, stating, "One last push. Every book needs an ending. It's time to write the final chapter of my career as a professional tennis player. 2026 will be my last year...