Former Ukrainian world number three Elina Svitolina and 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu have been granted wildcards to compete in the Washington Open later this month, organizers announced on Wednesday. Svitolina, 28, ranked 27th, reached the Wimbledon semi-finals earlier this month, just nine months after giving birth to daughter Skai.Canadian Andreescu, 23, reached the third round of the Grand Slam tournament.American Sofia Kenin , who won the Australian Open in 2020, is the other wildcard, alongside compatriot Danielle Collins. Former world number four Kei Nishikori, Frenchman Gaël Monfils and South African Kevin Anderson received awards. wildcards for the men’s draw. The Washington Open will run from July 31 through August 6.

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