| 2016 Cary Challenger | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 10–18 September | |||
| Edition | 2nd | |||
| Draw | 32S / 16D | |||
| Prize money | $50,000 | |||
| Surface | Hard | |||
| Location | Cary, United States | |||
| Champions | ||||
| Singles | ||||
 James McGee | ||||
| Doubles | ||||
 Philip Bester /Peter Polansky | ||||
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The2016Cary Challenger was a professionaltennis tournament played onhard courts. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament which was part of the2016 ATP Challenger Tour. It took place inCary, North Carolina, United States between 10 and 18 September 2016.
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 USA | Dennis Novikov | 121 | 1 |
| USA | Frances Tiafoe | 125 | 2 |
| USA | Austin Krajicek | 137 | 3 |
| USA | Stefan Kozlov | 154 | 4 |
| CAN | Peter Polansky | 159 | 5 |
 BAR | Darian King | 166 | 6 |
 ESA | Marcelo Arévalo | 176 | 7 |
| USA | Ernesto Escobedo | 201 | 8 |
The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:
Nick StachowiakBrayden Schnur
Nicholas HortonRyan ShaneThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
James McGeeMackenzie McDonald Ryan Haviland
Erik CrepaldiJames McGee def.Ernesto Escobedo, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4.Philip Bester /Peter Polansky def.Austin Krajicek /Stefan Kozlov, 6–2, 6–2.