2016 Australian Open – Men's Singles

Novak Djokovic was the defending champion and successfully defended his title, defeating Andy Murray, 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3) in a rematch of the previous year's final. Djokovic also equaled Roy Emerson's all-time men's record of six Australian Open singles titles. Australian Lleyton Hewitt, a 2005 finalist, two-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, played his last professional matches in both singles and doubles. In singles, he lost to David Ferrer in the second round. In doubles, he lost in the third round.

2016 Australian Open – Men's Singles

Novak Djokovic was the defending champion and successfully defended his title, defeating Andy Murray, 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3) in a rematch of the previous year's final. Djokovic also equaled Roy Emerson's all-time men's record of six Australian Open singles titles. Australian Lleyton Hewitt, a 2005 finalist, two-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, played his last professional matches in both singles and doubles. In singles, he lost to David Ferrer in the second round. In doubles, he lost in the third round.