“I’m extremely grateful to obtain a wild card into the Australian Open in 2025,” stated the previous World No. 3 Swiss. “Melbourne holds such a particular place in my coronary heart — it’s the place I received my first Grand Slam, one of many biggest milestones of my profession.”

Wawrinka, at the moment 161 within the ATP rankings, will flip 40 on March 28. He owns 16 profession titles.

Australians Tristan Schoolkate, Li Tue and James McCabe additionally acquired foremost draw wildcards.

On the ladies’s aspect, Daria Saville, Ajla Tomljanovic, Emerson Jones, Talia Gibson and Maya Joint acquired foremost draw wild playing cards.

The Aussie Open will happen from 12 to 26 January.