The US Open has announced its singles wildcards for 2024, led by former champions Dominic Thiem, Naomi Osaka, Stan Wawrinka, and Bianca Andreescu.
Thiem won the tournament in 2020, beating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the eerie surrounds of an empty Arthur Ashe stadium during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wawrinka, who beat Novak Djokovic to win the 2016 edition, is currently ranked No 141.
Osaka is currently world No 90, with Andreescu world No 166.
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Persons:
Dominic Thiem, Naomi Osaka, Stan Wawrinka, Bianca Andreescu, Chris Eubanks, Zachary Svajda, Matthew Forbes, McCartney Kessler, Amanda Anisimova, Alexa Noel, Iva Jovic, Chloe Paquet, Taylah Preston, Alexandre Muller, Tristan Schoolkate, Thiem, Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Arthur Ashe, Wawrinka, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Williams, Tien, Jessica Pegula, Billie Jean King, Coco Gauff
Organizations:
Thiem, Japan’s Osaka, Canada’s, French, Challenger, ITF, WTA, Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre
Locations:
Vienna, Osaka, Tien, Toronto, Flushing Meadows