Stats - Wawrinka, a rare longevity at the Australian Open

Excellent news for Stan Wawrinka.

In the last few hours, the three-time Grand Slam winner, who turns 40 next March, has been granted an invitation by the Australian Open organization to take part in the main draw of the Australian Major in mid-January.

Winner in Melbourne in 2014, the Swiss, always dangerous despite the weight of age, will probably be a player to be feared when the draw is made in a few weeks' time.

While we wait to see what he can achieve in Oceania, he will be taking part in his 19th Australian Open in 2025.

A rare longevity, since it is the fifth-highest total in the Open era.

In fact, according to Opta Ace, only Roger Federer (21 appearances), Lleyton Hewitt (20), Feliciano Lopez (20) and Novak Djokovic (20) have played more Australian Opens than Wawrinka over this period.