Stan Wawrinka, number 31 in the world, will not be able to finally participate in the US Open (August 30-September 12) to continue his left foot recovery. In his place in the main draw will be the British Andy Murray, winner of the US Open in 2012.
The Swiss underwent a first surgery on his left foot in March and, three months later, had to undergo surgery again for another second operation. The tennis player has played four tournaments in 2021, with a balance of three victories and four defeats.
His last participation took place at the beginning of March when he fell in the first round of the Doha ATP 250 before the South African Lloyd Harris. The Wawrinka season is proving to be an ordeal, as it was also low at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics.
For its part, Murray missed Australian Open for COVID-19 positive, decided not to be in Roland Garros due to inconvenience and to focus on Wimbledon, where he was fired in the third round. Also, the world number 129, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics singles tournament to continue in the men's doubles by medical recommendation.
In the 2020 US Open, the Briton fell in the second round in a resounding way in three sets against Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-2, 6-3 and 6-4).