| Singles | |
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| 2016 Aircel Chennai Open | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–3, 7–5 |
| Draw | 28 (4Q / 3WC) |
| Seeds | 8 |
Stan Wawrinka was the two-time defending champion and successfully defended his title, defeating Borna Ćorić in the final, 6–3, 7–5.
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.