2016 US Open – Women's Singles No. 1 ranking at the start of the tournament. Former world No. 1 and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic played the final match of her professional career in the first round, when she lost to Denisa Allertová. She would announce her retirement prior to the 2017 season because of ongoing injuries. 2016 US Open – Women's Singles Flavia Pennetta was the defending champion, but retired from professional tennis at the end of the 2015 season. Angelique Kerber won the title, defeating Karolína Plíšková in the final, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4. It was Kerber's second Grand Slam singles title. She became
1996 French Open – Men's Singles in which they were eliminated. 1996 French Open – Men's Singles Thomas Muster was the defending champion but lost in the fourth round to Michael Stich. Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Stich 7–6, 7–5, 7–6 in the final to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 1996 French Open. Pete Sampras reached the semi-final, his best ever showing at Roland Garros. Future champion and world number 1 Gustavo Kuerten made his first appearance in the main draw of a grand slam. Three-time champion Mats Wilander made his final grand slam appearance. The seeded players are listed below. Yevgeny Kafelnikov is the