Surprise: Stan Wawrinka receives invitation and will play at the US Open
Record26 August 2026 at 16:04
Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka, 41, received a wildcard invitation to participate in the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season. The veteran, a three-time Grand Slam champion, announced he will retire at the end of this season, making this participation one of his last professional competitions. Wawrinka, a former world number 3, will have the opportunity to play once again at Flushing Meadows.
Sporting de Braga secured qualification for the league phase of the Europa Conference League, after drawing 0-0 in Vienna against Austria, a result that completed the 2-0 advantage earned in the first leg of the play-off, played in Portugal.
Sporting Braga drew nil-nil with Austria Wien in the first leg of the play-off for qualification to the league phase of the Europa Conference League, in a game where the Minhotos showed a moderate pace, but managed to secure the result that allows them to reach the league phase of the competition.
SC Braga drew 0-0 with Austria Wien in the second leg in Vienna, securing qualification for the next phase of the Europa League Conference. The Portuguese team controlled the game at the Franz-Horr-Stadion, allowing only one shot on goal, committing 34 fouls without receiving any cards, and secured passage with efficient management of the result.
Sporting de Braga secured qualification for the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League after drawing 0-0 in Vienna against Austria Wien, benefiting from the 2-0 victory secured in the first leg in Portugal, with goals from Pau Víctor, from a penalty at 25 minutes, and Diego Rodrigues at 88 minutes. The Portuguese team managed to hold on to the advantage and guarantee participation in UEFA's third club competition.
