Berrettini Matteo vs Wawrinka Stan preview
Matteo Berrettini faces Stan Wawrinka at the 2026 US Open on August 31, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. This first-round match serves as a rematch of their meeting earlier this summer at Wimbledon, where Berrettini defeated the Swiss veteran in a four-hour contest decided by four tie-breaks.
Stan Wawrinka enters this tournament following a late change in his schedule. Initially denied a main-draw wildcard, the 2016 US Open champion was granted entry after the withdrawal of Patrick Kypson. This appearance marks a significant return to Flushing Meadows for the 41-year-old, who previously won the title here a decade ago. Wawrinka, who is retiring at the end of the 2026 season, holds a 74.2 percent career win rate at this major and has previously reached the semifinals in 2013 and 2015. While his current ranking outside the top 120 necessitated a wildcard for entry, he remains focused on this immediate challenge against Berrettini rather than the emotional weight of his final Grand Slam campaign.