The 1996 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City in New York in the United States. It was the 116th edition of the US Open and was held from August 26 through September 8, 1996. US Open 1996: August 26 – September 8, 1996. Men's singles: Pete Sampras — 8th major title. Women's singles: Steffi Graf — 21st major title. Wiki link