Javier Frana was the defending champion but lost in the first round to Marc-Kevin Goellner.
Jan Siemerink won in the final 6–3, 7–6(7–0) against Sandon Stolle.
Seeds
Cédric Pioline (first round) Albert Costa (first round) MaliVai Washington (first round) Mark Woodforde (first round) Jan Siemerink (champion) Todd Woodbridge (semifinals) Jason Stoltenberg (first round) Àlex Corretja (second round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
References
External links 1996 Manchester Open Singles draw