Angelique Kerber was the defending champion, but retired in the semifinals against Sloane Stephens. Stephens went on to win the title, defeating Elena Vesnina in the final, 7–6(7–4), 6–2, having saved a match point against Daria Kasatkina in the quarterfinals. Vesnina was the first qualifier in history to reach the final of this event. Seeds The top eight seeds received a bye into the second round. Draw Finals Top half Section 1 Section 2 Bottom half Section 3 Section 4 Qualifying Seeds Qualifiers Lucky losers Draw First qualifier Second qualifier Third qualifier Fourth qualifier Fifth qualifier Sixth qualifier Seventh qualifier Eighth qualifier References Main Draw Qualifying Draw 2016 WTA Tour 2016