The 1956 U.S. National Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from 31 August until 9 September. It was the 76th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year. US Open 1956: August 31 – September 9, 1956 at Longwood Cricket Club West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: Ken Rosewall — 4th major title. Women's singles: Shirley Fry — 3rd major title. Wiki link