Bianca Andreescu of Canada serves against Sophia Kenin (not pictured) of the US on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on March 26, 2023. (PHOOT / GEOFF BURKE-USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS)

Former Ukrainian world number three Elina Svitolina and 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu have been handed wildcards to compete in the Washington Open later this month, the organisers said on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old Svitolina, ranked 27th, reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon earlier this month just nine months after giving birth to daughter Skai.

Canadian Andreescu, 23, reached the third round at the grasscourt Grand Slam.

American Sofia Kenin, who won the Australian Open in 2020, is the other wildcard entry alongside compatriot Danielle Collins.

Former world number four Kei Nishikori, Frenchman Gael Monfils and South African Kevin Anderson were given wildcards into the men's draw.

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The Washington Open will be held from July 31-Aug 6.