1956 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1956 U.S. National Championships | |
| Champion | Shirley Fry |
| Runner-up | Althea Gibson |
| Score | 6–3, 6–4 |
| Seeds | 8 |
First-seeded Shirley Fry defeated Althea Gibson 6–3, 6–4 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1956 U.S. National Championships.