Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka and veteran Gael Monfils have been given a wild-card entry to the French Open 2026. Both tennis legends have announced their decision to retire at the end of this year. Wawrinka, 41, won the 2015 French Open title after defeating Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, the 39-year-old Monfils reached the semifinals in Paris in 2008. Wawrinka and Monfils will be honored after their final matches at Roland Garros.
Along with the veterans, Nishesh Basavareddy, Titouan Droguet, Hugo Gaston, Arthur Gea, Moise Kouame, and Adam Walton were also given wild card entries by the French Open organizers in the singles draw.
Wawrinka reached a career-best ranking of World No.3 and beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when both were ranked number 1 to win his three Grand Slams. After defeating Novak Djokovic to win his only French Open title, he beat Rafael Nadal to win the 2014 Australian Open, and beat Novak to win the Australian Open in 2016. He also won men’s doubles gold alongside Roger Federer in the 2008 Olympics and the 2014 Davis Cup title for Switzerland.
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Meanwhile, Monfils’ second semifinal appearance at a Grand Slam came at the 2016 US Open. The 39-year-old became the ATP Tour’s oldest winner of a title when he won his 13th in Auckland in 2025.
No Wild Card For David Goffin
Meanwhile, there was no main-draw wildcard on offer for Belgian veteran David Goffin, who has also announced the 2026 season will be his last. Goffin is also one of the greats of the game and won six ATP titles and was a quarterfinalist at the French Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open.
No Carlos Alcaraz Open at the French Open
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won’t be at the French Open 2026 as he was ruled out due to injury. “After the results of the tests carried out today, we have decided that the most prudent thing to do is to be cautious and not participate in Rome or Roland Garros as we wait to evaluate the progress so we can decide when to return to the court,” Alcaraz said.
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“This is a difficult time for me, but I am sure we will come out of it stronger.”
