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2016 Katowice Open – Singles
Anna Karolína Schmiedlová was the defending champion, but lost in the first round to Pauline Parmentier. Dominika Cibulková won the title, defeating Camila Giorgi in the final, 6–4, 6–0. Seeds Draw Finals Top half Bottom half Qualifying Seeds Qualifiers Lucky losers Draw First qualifier Second qualifier Third qualifier Fourth qualifier ReferencesMain draw {{DEFAULTSORT:Katowice Open - Singles, 2016 2016 WTA Tour 2016 Singles
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