PARIS (Reuters) -Former champion Stan Wawrinka has received a wild card entry for this year’s French Open, granting him a spot in the main draw of the Grand Slam at Roland Garros, organisers said on Tuesday. Switzerland’s 40-year-old three-times major champion, who has been battling back from a series of injuries, has dropped to 132 […]
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PARIS (Reuters) -Former champion Stan Wawrinka has received a wild card entry for this year’s French Open, granting him a spot in the main draw of the Grand Slam at Roland Garros, organisers said on Tuesday.
Switzerland’s 40-year-old three-times major champion, who has been battling back from a series of injuries, has dropped to 132 in the ATP rankings.
He won the title in Paris in 2015.
The French Open will be held from May 25-June 8.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Ken Ferris)