The 1916 U.S. National Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, New York. The men's singles tournament ran from August 28 until September 5 while the women's singles and doubles championship took place from June 5 to June 12 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill. It was the 36th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the only Grand Slam tennis event of the year. US Open 1916: August 28–28, 1916 at West Side Tennis Club (M) Philadelphia Cricket Club (W). Men's singles: R. Norris Williams — 2nd major title. Women's singles: Molla Bjurstedt — 2nd major title. Wiki link