Belgian Open (tennis) However, Sabine Appelmans, Kim Clijsters and Els Callens all won the doubles event. 1987: Knokke 1988-89: Brussels 1992: Waregem 1993: Liège 1999-2001: Antwerp Belgian Open (tennis) The Belgian Open was a WTA Tour tennis event held over three different periods during 1987–2002. The competition took place in July during 1987–1989 and 2002, and in May during 1992–1993 and 1999–2001. During 2000–2001 it was sponsored by Dutch clothing chain Mexx and renamed the "Benelux Open". The competition was played on outdoor clay courts. The tournament was a Tier V event in 1992 and 2001. The tournament was a Tier IV event
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