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1996 ATP Tour

Men's tennis circuit


Men's tennis circuit

  • Grand Slam (4)
  • ATP Super 9 (9)
  • ATP Championship Series (11)
  • ATP World Series RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov (10) The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour is the elite tour for professional tennis organized by the ATP. The ATP Tour includes the Grand Slam tournaments (organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF)), the ATP Super 9, the ATP Championship Series, the ATP World Series, the ATP World Team Cup, the Davis Cup (organized by the ITF), the ATP Tour World Championships and the Grand Slam Cup (organized by the ITF).

Schedule

This is the complete schedule of events on the 1996 ATP Tour, with player progression documented from the quarterfinals stage.

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January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Jan[Hopman Cup](1996-hopman-cup)
Perth, Australia
Hopman Cup
Hard (i) – 8 teams (RR)
2–1
[Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships](1996-australian-men-s-hardcourt-championships)
Adelaide, Australia
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-australian-men-s-hardcourt-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-australian-men-s-hardcourt-championships-doubles)RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
7–6(7–0), 3–6, 6–1ZIM Byron BlackARG Javier Frana
CZE Martin DammGBR Greg Rusedski
ITA Renzo Furlan
SWE Henrik Holm
CZE Daniel Vacek
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
7–5, 7–6SWE Jonas Björkman
USA Tommy Ho
[Qatar ExxonMobil Open](1996-qatar-exxonmobil-open)
Doha, Qatar
World Series
Hard – $600,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-qatar-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-qatar-open-doubles)CZE Petr Korda
7–6(7–5), 2–6, 7–6(7–5)MAR Younes El AynaouiAUT Thomas Muster
GER David PrinosilROU Adrian Voinea
FRA Guillaume Raoux
SWE Magnus Larsson
VEN Nicolas Pereira
BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
7–6, 6–3NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
8 Jan[Indonesia Open](1996-indonesia-open)
Jakarta, Indonesia
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-indonesia-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-indonesia-open-doubles)NED Sjeng Schalken
6–3, 6–2MAR Younes El AynaouiNED Paul Haarhuis
USA Michael JoyceFRA Guillaume Raoux
ESP Emilio Sánchez
SWE Mikael Tillström
AUT Gilbert Schaller
USA Rick Leach
USA Scott Melville
6–1, 2–6, 6–1USA Kent Kinnear
USA Dave Randall
[Peters International](1996-peters-international)
Sydney, Australia
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-peters-international-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-peters-international-men-s-doubles)USA Todd Martin
5–7, 6–3, 6–4CRO Goran IvaniševićAUS Todd Woodbridge
GBR Greg RusedskiAUS Mark Woodforde
AUS Jason Stoltenberg
AUS Richard Fromberg
AUS Scott Draper
RSA Ellis Ferreira
NED Jan Siemerink
5–7, 6–4, 6–1USA Patrick McEnroe
AUS Sandon Stolle
[BellSouth Open](1996-bellsouth-open)
Auckland, New Zealand
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-bellsouth-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-bellsouth-open-doubles)CZE Jiří Novák
6–4, 6–4NZL Brett StevenARG Javier Frana
FRA Guy ForgetPER Jaime Yzaga
ARG Hernán Gumy
CZE David Rikl
USA MaliVai Washington
RSA Marcos Ondruska
USA Jack Waite
W/OSWE Jonas Björkman
NZL Brett Steven
15 Jan
22 Jan[Australian Open](1996-australian-open)
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Hard – $3,180,318 – 128S/64D
[Singles](1996-australian-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-australian-open-men-s-doubles)
[Mixed doubles](1996-australian-open-mixed-doubles)GER Boris Becker
6–2, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2USA Michael ChangAUS Mark Woodforde
USA Andre AgassiSWE Thomas Enqvist
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
SWE Mikael Tillström
USA Jim Courier
SWE Stefan Edberg
CZE Petr Korda
7–5, 7–5, 4–6, 6–1CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
LAT Larisa Neiland
AUS Mark Woodforde
4–6, 7–5, 6–0USA Nicole Arendt
USA Luke Jensen
29 Jan[Croatian Indoors](1996-croatian-indoors)
Zagreb, Croatia
World Series
$375,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-croatian-indoors-singles) – [Doubles](1996-croatian-indoors-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
3–6, 6–3, 6–2FRA Cédric PiolineFRA Guy Forget
GER Marc-Kevin GoellnerROU Adrian Voinea
GER Carl-Uwe Steeb
BEL Filip Dewulf
FRA Guillaume Raoux
NED Menno Oosting
BEL Libor Pimek
6–3, 7–6CZE Martin Damm
NED Hendrik Jan Davids
[Shanghai Open](1996-shanghai-open)
Shanghai, China
World Series
$303,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-shanghai-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-shanghai-open-doubles)RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
7–6(7–5), 6–2BAH Mark KnowlesAUS Michael Tebbutt
GBR Tim HenmanUSA Jeff Tarango
RSA Marcos Ondruska
ITA Cristiano Caratti
GBR Mark Petchey
BAH Mark Knowles
BAH Roger Smith
4–6, 6–2, 7–6USA Jim Grabb
AUS Michael Tebbutt

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Feb3–2
3–2
5–0
5–0
5–0
4–1
3–2
5–0
12 Feb[Dubai Tennis Championships](1996-dubai-tennis-championships)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
World Series
Hard – $1,014,250 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-dubai-tennis-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-dubai-tennis-championships-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
6–4, 6–3ESP Albert CostaESP Javier Sánchez
GER David PrinosilAUS Sandon Stolle
NED Hendrik Jan Davids
RSA Wayne Ferreira
SWE Thomas Enqvist
ZIM Byron Black
CAN Grant Connell
6–0, 6–1CZE Karel Nováček
CZE Jiří Novák
[Open 13](1996-open-13)
Marseille, France
World Series
Hard (i) – $514,250 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-open-13-singles) – [Doubles](1996-open-13-doubles)FRA Guy Forget
7–5, 6–4FRA Cédric PiolineESP Tomás Carbonell
GER Hendrik DreekmannFRA Stephane Simian
ROU Adrian Voinea
BEL Filip Dewulf
ESP Sergi Bruguera
FRA Jean-Philippe Fleurian
FRA Guillaume Raoux
6–3, 6–2RSA Marius Barnard
SWE Peter Nyborg
[Sybase Open](1996-sybase-open)
San Jose, CA, United States
World Series
Hard (i) – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-sybase-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-sybase-open-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–2, 6–3USA Andre AgassiUSA Michael Chang
SVK Ján KrošlákUSA Richey Reneberg
AUS Jason Stoltenberg
USA Vincent Spadea
GBR Greg Rusedski
USA Trevor Kronemann
AUS David Macpherson
6–4, 3–6, 6–3USA Richey Reneberg
USA Jonathan Stark
19 Feb[ECC Antwerp](1996-ecc-antwerp)
Antwerp, Belgium
Championship Series
$875,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-ecc-antwerp-singles) – [Doubles](1996-ecc-antwerp-doubles)GER Michael Stich
6–3, 6–2, 7–6(7–5)CRO Goran IvaniševićGER Boris Becker
UKR Andrei MedvedevESP Francisco Clavet
ITA Renzo Furlan
NED Richard Krajicek
SUI Marc Rosset
SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti
6–4, 6–4RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
NED Menno Oosting
[Kroger St. Jude International](1996-kroger-st-jude-international)
Memphis, TN, United States
Championship Series
Hard (i) – $683,000 – 48S/24D
[Singles](1996-kroger-st-jude-international-singles) – [Doubles](1996-kroger-st-jude-international-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–4, 7–6(7–2)USA Todd MartinUSA Michael Chang
AUS Mark PhilippoussisAUS Mark Woodforde
USA MaliVai Washington
SWE Thomas Enqvist
CZE Jiří Novák
BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
7–6, 1–6, 6–4AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
26 Feb[Comcast U.S. Indoor](1996-comcast-u-s-indoor)
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Championship Series
$589,250 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-comcast-u-s-indoor-singles) – [Doubles](1996-comcast-u-s-indoor-doubles)USA Jim Courier
6–4, 6–3USA Chris WoodruffAUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark WoodfordeESP Tomás Carbonell
CHI Marcelo Ríos
AUS Jason Stoltenberg
ZIM Byron Black
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
7–6, 6–2ZIM Byron Black
CAN Grant Connell
[Internazionali di Lombardia](1996-internazionali-di-lombardia)
Milan, Italy
Championship Series
$689,250 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-italian-indoor-singles) – [Doubles](1996-italian-indoor-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
6–3, 7–6(7–3)SUI Marc RossetRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
FRA Guy ForgetITA Renzo Furlan
CZE Daniel Vacek
ROU Adrian Voinea
UKR Andrei Medvedev
ITA Andrea Gaudenzi
CRO Goran Ivanišević
6–4, 7–5FRA Guy Forget
SUI Jakob Hlasek

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Mar[Franklin Templeton Classic](1996-franklin-templeton-classic)
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-franklin-templeton-classic-singles) – [Doubles](1996-franklin-templeton-classic-doubles)RSA Wayne Ferreira
2–6, 6–3, 6–3CHI Marcelo RíosESP Alberto Berasategui
AUS Sandon StolleUSA Justin Gimelstob
USA Richey Reneberg
ESP Albert Costa
SWE Stefan Edberg
USA Patrick Galbraith
USA Rick Leach
5–7, 7–5, 7–5USA Richey Reneberg
NZL Brett Steven
[ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament](1996-abn-amro-world-tennis-tournament)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
World Series
$725,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-abn-amro-world-tennis-tournament-singles) – [Doubles](1996-abn-amro-world-tennis-tournament-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
6–4, 3–6, 6–3RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovGBR Tim Henman
FRA Guillaume RaouxUSA Pete Sampras
FRA Cédric Pioline
SUI Marc Rosset
CZE Martin Damm
RSA David Adams
RSA Marius Barnard
6–3, 5–7, 7–6NED Hendrik Jan Davids
CZE Cyril Suk
[Abierto Mexicano Telcel](1996-abierto-mexicano-de-tenis)
Mexico City, Mexico
World Series
$305,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-abierto-mexicano-de-tenis-singles) – [Doubles](1996-abierto-mexicano-de-tenis-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
7–6(7–3), 6–2CZE Jiří NovákESP Francisco Clavet
BRA Fernando MeligeniMEX Alejandro Hernández
ARG Javier Frana
ESP Javier Sánchez
ITA Andrea Gaudenzi
USA Donald Johnson
USA Francisco Montana
6–2, 6–4VEN Nicolas Pereira
ESP Emilio Sánchez
11 Mar[Copenhagen Open](1996-copenhagen-open)
Copenhagen, Denmark
World Series
$203,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-copenhagen-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-copenhagen-open-doubles)FRA Cédric Pioline
6–2, 7–6(9–7)DEN Kenneth CarlsenGBR Tim Henman
BEL Johan Van HerckGER Martin Sinner
SWE Mikael Tillström
BEL Filip Dewulf
SWE Magnus Gustafsson
BEL Libor Pimek
RSA Byron Talbot
7–6, 3–6, 6–3AUS Wayne Arthurs
AUS Andrew Kratzmann
[Newsweek Champions Cup](1996-newsweek-champions-cup-and-the-state-farm-evert-cup)
Indian Wells, CA, United States
Super 9
Hard – $1,950,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-newsweek-champions-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1996-newsweek-champions-cup-doubles)USA Michael Chang
7–5, 6–1, 6–1NED Paul HaarhuisCRO Goran Ivanišević
CHI Marcelo RíosUSA Pete Sampras
ESP Carlos Costa
USA Andre Agassi
RSA Wayne Ferreira
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
6–3, 6–4USA Brian MacPhie
AUS Michael Tebbutt
18 Mar[St. Petersburg Open](1996-st-petersburg-open)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
World Series
$300,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-st-petersburg-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-st-petersburg-open-doubles)SWE Magnus Gustafsson
6–2, 7–6(7–4)RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovBEL Filip Dewulf
GER Lars BurgsmüllerUSA Jeff Tarango
SWE Mikael Tillström
GER David Prinosil
CZE Daniel Vacek
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
6–3, 6–4SWE Nicklas Kulti
SWE Peter Nyborg
[Lipton Championships](1996-lipton-championships)
Key Biscayne, FL, United States
Super 9
Hard – $2,300,000 – 96S/48D
[Singles](1996-lipton-championships-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-lipton-championships-men-s-doubles)USA Andre Agassi
3–0 retiredCRO Goran IvaniševićFRA Arnaud Boetsch
USA Pete SamprasUSA Jim Courier
USA Michael Joyce
USA Michael Chang
USA Vincent Spadea
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
6–1, 6–3RSA Ellis Ferreira
USA Patrick Galbraith
25 Mar[Grand Prix Hassan II](1996-grand-prix-hassan-ii)
Casablanca, Morocco
World Series
$203,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-grand-prix-hassan-ii-singles) – [Doubles](1996-grand-prix-hassan-ii-doubles)ESP Tomás Carbonell
7–5, 1–6, 6–2AUT Gilbert SchallerESP Alberto Berasategui
RUS Andrei ChesnokovAUS Richard Fromberg
CZE Jiří Novák
SWE Magnus Norman
ESP Carlos Moyà
CZE Jiří Novák
CZE David Rikl
7–6, 6–3ESP Tomás Carbonell
ESP Francisco Roig

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Apr[Davis Cup Quarterfinals](1996-davis-cup)
Rome, Italy – clay
Limoges, France – clay (i)
Calcutta, India – grass
Prague, Czech Republic – carpet (i)4–1
5–0
5–0
3–2
8 Apr[Salem Open](1996-salem-open)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-salem-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-salem-open-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–4, 3–6, 6–4USA Michael ChangNED Jan Siemerink
AUS Todd WoodbridgeGER David Prinosil
JPN Shuzo Matsuoka
NED Richard Krajicek
CZE Martin Damm
USA Patrick Galbraith
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
6–3, 6–7, 7–6USA Kent Kinnear
USA Dave Randall
[Estoril Open](1996-estoril-open)
Oeiras, Portugal
World Series
$600,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-estoril-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-estoril-open-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
7–6(7–4), 6–4ITA Andrea GaudenziESP Àlex Corretja
NED Paul HaarhuisESP Francisco Clavet
ESP Carlos Costa
AUS Richard Fromberg
ESP Tomás Carbonell
ESP Tomás Carbonell
ESP Francisco Roig
6–3, 6–2NED Tom Nijssen
USA Greg Van Emburgh
[Gold Flake Open](1996-gold-flake-open)
New Delhi, India
World Series
Hard – $405,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-india-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-india-open-doubles)SWE Thomas Enqvist
6–2, 7–6(7–3)ZIM Byron BlackUSA Jonathan Stark
GER Alex RădulescuFRA Jean-Philippe Fleurian
AUS Sandon Stolle
ITA Cristiano Caratti
FRA Jérôme Golmard
SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti
4–6, 6–4, 6–4ZIM Byron Black
AUS Sandon Stolle
15 Apr[Trofeo Conde de Godó](1996-trofeo-conde-de-godo)
Barcelona, Spain
Championship Series
$800,000 – clay – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-trofeo-conde-de-godo-singles) – [Doubles](1996-trofeo-conde-de-godo-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 6–1CHI Marcelo RíosESP Carlos Moyà
USA Jim CourierESP Francisco Roig
ESP Alberto Berasategui
SWE Magnus Larsson
USA Todd Martin
ARG Luis Lobo
ESP Javier Sánchez
6–1, 6–3GBR Neil Broad
RSA Piet Norval
[XL Bermuda Open](1996-xl-bermuda-open)
Bermuda, Bermuda
World Series
$303,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-xl-bermuda-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-xl-bermuda-open-doubles)USA MaliVai Washington
6–7(6–8), 6–4, 7–5URU Marcelo FilippiniARG Mariano Zabaleta
ARG Javier FranaUSA Bill Behrens
GER Dirk Dier
USA Vincent Spadea
SWE Mats Wilander
SWE Jan Apell
RSA Brent Haygarth
3–6, 6–1, 6–3AUS Pat Cash
AUS Patrick Rafter
[Japan Open Tennis Championships](1996-japan-open-tennis-championships)
Tokyo, Japan
Championship Series
Hard – $935,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-japan-open-tennis-championships-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-japan-open-tennis-championships-men-s-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–4, 7–5USA Richey RenebergAUS Mark Woodforde
GER Hendrik DreekmannFRA Guy Forget
SWE Thomas Enqvist
NED Richard Krajicek
USA Michael Chang
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
6–2, 6–3BAH Mark Knowles
USA Rick Leach
22 Apr[Seoul Open](1996-kal-cup-korea-open)
Seoul, South Korea
World Series
Hard – $203,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-kal-cup-korea-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-kal-cup-korea-open-doubles)ZIM Byron Black
7–6(7–3), 6–3CZE Martin DammGBR Tim Henman
SVK Ján KrošlákITA Gianluca Pozzi
JPN Shuzo Matsuoka
UZB Oleg Ogorodov
GBR Greg Rusedski
USA Rick Leach
USA Jonathan Stark
6–4, 6–4USA Kent Kinnear
ZIM Kevin Ullyett
[Monte Carlo Open](1996-monte-carlo-open)
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Super 9
$1,950,000 – clay – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-monte-carlo-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-monte-carlo-open-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2ESP Albert CostaFRA Cédric Pioline
CHI Marcelo RíosNED Sjeng Schalken
ESP Carlos Costa
SWE Magnus Gustafsson
ESP Félix Mantilla
RSA Ellis Ferreira
NED Jan Siemerink
2–6, 6–3, 6–2SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti
29 Apr[AT&T Challenge](1996-at-t-challenge)
Atlanta, GA, United States
World Series
$303,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-at-t-challenge-singles) – [Doubles](1996-at-t-challenge-doubles)MAR Karim Alami
6–3, 6–4SWE Nicklas KultiUSA Michael Chang
USA Richey RenebergBRA Fernando Meligeni
ARG Javier Frana
USA Vincent Spadea
USA Bryan Shelton
RSA Christo van Rensburg
USA David Wheaton
7–6, 6–2USA Bill Behrens
USA Matt Lucena
[Skoda Czech Open](1996-skoda-czech-open)
Prague, Czech Republic
World Series
$340,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-skoda-czech-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-skoda-czech-open-doubles)RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
7–5, 1–6, 6–3CZE Bohdan UlihrachESP Emilio Sánchez
NOR Christian RuudESP Alberto Martín
CZE Michal Tabara
CZE Daniel Vacek
ESP Javier Sánchez
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
6–3, 6–7, 6–3ARG Luis Lobo
ESP Javier Sánchez
[BMW Open](1996-bmw-open)
Munich, Germany
World Series
$400,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-bmw-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-bmw-open-doubles)CZE Slava Doseděl
6–4, 4–6, 6–3ESP Carlos MoyàAUT Thomas Muster
GER Boris BeckerAUS Mark Philippoussis
CRO Goran Ivanišević
ARG Hernán Gumy
GER Bernd Karbacher
RSA Lan Bale
NED Stephen Noteboom
4–6, 7–6, 6–4FRA Olivier Delaître
ITA Diego Nargiso

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 May[Panasonic German Open](1996-panasonic-german-open)
Hamburg, Germany
Super 9
$1,950,000 – clay – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-panasonic-german-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-panasonic-german-open-doubles)ESP Roberto Carretero
2–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–4ESP Àlex CorretjaRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CHI Marcelo RíosAUT Gilbert Schaller
ESP Sergi Bruguera
RSA Wayne Ferreira
SWE Magnus Larsson
BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
6–2, 6–4FRA Guy Forget
SUI Jakob Hlasek
[U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships](1996-u-s-men-s-clay-court-championships)
Pinehurst, NC, United States
World Series
$264,250 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-u-s-men-s-clay-court-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-u-s-men-s-clay-court-championships-doubles)BRA Fernando Meligeni
6–4, 6–2SWE Mats WilanderARG Javier Frana
AUS Jason StoltenbergUSA Vincent Spadea
SWE Jonas Björkman
USA Richey Reneberg
AUS Patrick Rafter
AUS Pat Cash
AUS Patrick Rafter
6–2, 6–3USA Ken Flach
USA David Wheaton
13 May[Italian Open](1996-italian-open-tennis)
Rome, Italy
Super 9
$1,950,000 – clay – 64S/32D
[Singles](1996-italian-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-italian-open-men-s-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
6–2, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3NED Richard KrajicekESP Albert Costa
RSA Wayne FerreiraCHI Marcelo Ríos
ITA Andrea Gaudenzi
UKR Andrei Medvedev
SWE Stefan Edberg
ZIM Byron Black
CAN Grant Connell
6–2, 6–3BEL Libor Pimek
RSA Byron Talbot
[International Tennis Championships](1996-international-tennis-championships)
Coral Springs, FL, United States
World Series
$245,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-international-otv-raiffeisen-grand-prix-singles) – [Doubles](1996-international-tennis-championships-doubles)AUS Jason Stoltenberg
7–6(7–4), 2–6, 7–5USA Chris WoodruffARG Javier Frana
SWE Magnus GustafssonAUS Richard Fromberg
AUS Michael Tebbutt
USA Vincent Spadea
AUS Sandon Stolle
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
6–3, 6–3USA Ivan Baron
USA Brett Hansen-Dent
20 May[St. Pölten Open](1996-international-otv-raiffeisen-grand-prix)
St. Pölten, Austria
World Series
$400,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-international-otv-raiffeisen-grand-prix-singles) – [Doubles](1996-international-otv-raiffeisen-grand-prix-doubles)CHI Marcelo Ríos
6–2, 6–4ESP Félix MantillaITA Andrea Gaudenzi
CZE Slava DosedělAUT Thomas Muster
DEN Kenneth Carlsen
SWE Stefan Edberg
ESP Francisco Clavet
CZE Slava Doseděl
CZE Pavel Vízner
6–7, 6–4, 6–3RSA David Adams
NED Menno Oosting
World Team Cup
Düsseldorf, Germany – claySUI Switzerland
2–1CZE Czech Republic
27 May
3 Jun[French Open](1996-french-open)
Paris, France
Grand Slam
$5,125,107 – clay – 128S/64D/32X
[Singles](1996-french-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-french-open-men-s-doubles)
[Mixed doubles](1996-french-open-mixed-doubles)RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
7–6(7–4), 7–5, 7–6(7–4)GER Michael StichUSA Pete Sampras
SUI Marc RossetUSA Jim Courier
NED Richard Krajicek
GER Bernd Karbacher
FRA Cédric Pioline
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
6–2, 6–3FRA Guy Forget
SUI Jakob Hlasek
ARG Patricia Tarabini
ARG Javier Frana
6–2, 6–2USA Nicole Arendt
USA Luke Jensen

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
10 Jun[Wilkinson Championships](1996-wilkinson-championships)
Rosmalen, The Netherlands
World Series
$475,000 – grass – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-continental-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-continental-championships-doubles)USA Richey Reneberg
6–4, 6–0FRA Stephane SimianNED Paul Haarhuis
SWE Jonas BjörkmanIND Leander Paes
NED Richard Krajicek
NED Jan Siemerink
DEN Frederik Fetterlein
AUS Paul Kilderry
CZE Pavel Vízner
7–5, 6–3SWE Anders Järryd
CAN Daniel Nestor
[Oporto Open](1996-oporto-open)
Porto, Portugal
World Series
$400,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-oporto-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-oporto-open-doubles)ESP Félix Mantilla
6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–3ARG Hernán GumyESP Carlos Moyà
NOR Christian RuudBEL Johan Van Herck
ESP Tomás Carbonell
ITA Stefano Pescosolido
AUS Richard Fromberg
POR Emanuel Couto
POR Bernardo Mota
4–6, 6–4, 6–4AUS Joshua Eagle
AUS Andrew Florent
[Stella Artois Championships](1996-stella-artois-championships)
London, Great Britain
World Series
$675,000 – grass – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-stella-artois-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-stella-artois-championships-doubles)GER Boris Becker
6–4, 7–6(7–3)SWE Stefan EdbergAUT Thomas Muster
RSA Wayne FerreiraAUS Mark Woodforde
USA Todd Martin
GER Michael Stich
AUS Patrick Rafter
AUS Todd Woodbridge
AUS Mark Woodforde
6–3, 7–6CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
17 Jun[Internazionali di Carisbo](1996-internazionali-di-carisbo)
Bologna, Italy
World Series
$303,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-internazionali-di-carisbo-singles) – [Doubles](1996-internazionali-di-carisbo-doubles)ESP Alberto Berasategui
6–3, 6–4ESP Carlos CostaCZE Bohdan Ulihrach
ESP Francisco ClavetVEN Jimy Szymanski
ESP Javier Sánchez
RUS Andrei Chesnokov
MAR Karim Alami
RSA Brent Haygarth
RSA Christo van Rensburg
6–1, 6–4MAR Karim Alami
HUN Gábor Köves
[Gerry Weber Open](1996-gerry-weber-open)
Halle, Germany
World Series
$875,000 – grass – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-gerry-weber-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-gerry-weber-open-doubles)SWE Nicklas Kulti
6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–4RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovUSA Richey Reneberg
CZE Daniel VacekNZL Brett Steven
USA Jim Courier
SWE Magnus Gustafsson
SWE Magnus Larsson
ZIM Byron Black
CAN Grant Connell
6–1, 7–5RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
[Nottingham Open](1996-nottingham-open)
Nottingham, Great Britain
World Series
$303,000 – grass – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-nottingham-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-nottingham-open-doubles)NED Jan Siemerink
6–3, 7–6(7–0)AUS Sandon StolleAUS Todd Woodbridge
GBR Greg RusedskiGBR Mark Petchey
USA Vincent Spadea
GBR Tim Henman
JPN Shuzo Matsuoka
GBR Mark Petchey
GBR Danny Sapsford
6–7, 7–6, 6–4GBR Neil Broad
RSA Piet Norval
24 Jun
1 Jul[The Championships, Wimbledon](1996-wimbledon-championships)
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
$4,736,161 – grass – 128S/64D/32X
[Singles](1996-wimbledon-championships-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-wimbledon-championships-men-s-doubles)
[Mixed doubles](1996-wimbledon-championships-mixed-doubles)NED Richard Krajicek
6–3, 6–4, 6–3USA MaliVai WashingtonAUS Jason Stoltenberg
USA Todd MartinUSA Pete Sampras
CRO Goran Ivanišević
GBR Tim Henman
GER Alex Rădulescu
AUS Mark Woodforde
AUS Todd Woodbridge
4–6, 6–1, 6–3, 6–2ZIM Byron Black
CAN Grant Connell
CZE Helena Suková
CZE Cyril Suk
1–6, 6–3, 6–2LAT Larisa Savchenko-Neiland
AUS Mark Woodforde

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
8 Jul[Allianz Suisse Open Gstaad](1996-allianz-suisse-open-gstaad)
Gstaad, Switzerland
World Series
$525,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-allianz-suisse-open-gstaad-singles) – [Doubles](1996-allianz-suisse-open-gstaad-doubles)ESP Albert Costa
4–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–1, 6–0ESP Félix MantillaRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Bohdan UlihrachESP Francisco Clavet
ITA Renzo Furlan
ESP Sergi Bruguera
ESP Alberto Berasategui
CZE Jiří Novák
CZE Pavel Vízner
4–6, 7–6, 7–6USA Trevor Kronemann
AUS David Macpherson
[Hall of Fame Tennis Championships](1996-hall-of-fame-tennis-championships)
Newport, RI, United States
World Series
$230,000 – grass – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-miller-lite-hall-of-fame-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-miller-lite-hall-of-fame-championships-doubles)VEN Nicolas Pereira
4–6, 6–4, 6–4RSA Grant StaffordIND Leander Paes
CAN Daniel NestorZIM Byron Black
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
RSA Marcos Ondruska
RSA David Nainkin
RSA Marius Barnard
RSA Piet Norval
6–7, 6–4, 6–4AUS Paul Kilderry
AUS Michael Tebbutt
[Investor Swedish Open](1996-swedish-open)
Båstad, Sweden
World Series
$303,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-swedish-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-swedish-open-doubles)SWE Magnus Gustafsson
6–1, 6–3UKR Andrei MedvedevSWE Stefan Edberg
ESP Carlos CostaSWE Thomas Johansson
ESP Tomás Carbonell
ESP Galo Blanco
SWE Magnus Larsson
SWE David Ekerot
USA Jeff Tarango
6–4, 3–6, 6–4AUS Joshua Eagle
SWE Peter Nyborg
15 Jul[Mercedes Cup](1996-mercedes-cup)
Stuttgart, Germany
Championship Series
$915,000 – clay – 48S/24D
[Singles](1996-mercedes-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1996-mercedes-cup-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
6–2, 6–2, 6–4RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovESP Alberto Berasategui
ESP Àlex CorretjaESP Francisco Clavet
GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
RUS Alexander Volkov
ESP Félix Mantilla
BEL Libor Pimek
RSA Byron Talbot
6–2, 5–7, 6–4ESP Tomás Carbonell
ESP Francisco Roig
[Legg Mason Tennis Classic](1996-legg-mason-tennis-classic)
Washington, D.C., United
Championship Series
Hard – $550,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-legg-mason-tennis-classic-singles) – [Doubles](1996-legg-mason-tennis-classic-doubles)USA Michael Chang
6–2, 6–4RSA Wayne FerreiraITA Renzo Furlan
DEN Kenneth CarlsenAUS Patrick Rafter
USA Richey Reneberg
RSA Neville Godwin
NED Paul Haarhuis
CAN Grant Connell
USA Scott Davis
7–6, 3–6, 6–3USA Doug Flach
USA Chris Woodruff
22 JulSummer Olympic Games
Atlanta, GA, United States
Olympics
Hard
Singles – DoublesUSA Andre Agassi
6–2, 6–3, 6–1ESP Sergi BrugueraIND Leander Paes
BRA Fernando MeligeniRSA Wayne Ferreira
ITA Renzo Furlan
USA MaliVai Washington
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
AUS Mark Woodforde
AUS Todd Woodbridge
6–4, 6–4, 6–2GBR Neil Broad
GBR Tim Henman
[EA Generali Open](1996-ea-generali-open)
Kitzbühel, Austria
World Series
$400,000 – clay – 48S/24D
[Singles](1996-ea-generali-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-ea-generali-open-doubles)ESP Alberto Berasategui
6–2, 6–4, 6–4ESP Àlex CorretjaESP Emilio Benfele Álvarez
ESP Juan Albert VilocaAUT Thomas Muster
ARG Franco Squillari
BEL Filip Dewulf
GER Nicolas Kiefer
BEL Libor Pimek
RSA Byron Talbot
7–6, 6–3RSA David Adams
NED Menno Oosting
29 Jul[Dutch Open](1996-dutch-open-tennis)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
World Series
$475,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-grolsch-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-grolsch-open-doubles)ESP Francisco Clavet
7–5, 6–1, 6–1MAR Younes El AynaouiROU Adrian Voinea
NED Dennis van ScheppingenCZE Slava Doseděl
ESP Félix Mantilla
ESP Carlos Moyà
ARG Hernán Gumy
USA Donald Johnson
USA Francisco Montana
6–4, 3–6, 6–2SWE Rikard Bergh
USA Jack Waite
[Infiniti Open](1996-infiniti-open)
Los Angeles, CA, United States
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-infiniti-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-infiniti-open-doubles)USA Michael Chang
6–4, 6–3NED Richard KrajicekSWE Stefan Edberg
AUS Sandon StolleITA Stefano Pescosolido
AUS Scott Draper
USA Alex O'Brien
SWE Jonas Björkman
RSA Marius Barnard
RSA Piet Norval
7–5, 6–2SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Aug[San Marino Open](1996-campionati-internazionali-di-san-marino)
San Marino, San Marino
World Series
$275,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-san-marino-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-san-marino-open-doubles)ESP Albert Costa
7–6(9–7), 6–3ESP Félix MantillaARG Marcelo Charpentier
ESP Javier SánchezROU Adrian Voinea
AUT Gilbert Schaller
NOR Christian Ruud
CZE Slava Doseděl
ARG Pablo Albano
ARG Lucas Arnold Ker
6–1, 6–3ARG Mariano Hood
ARG Sebastián Prieto
[Great American Insurance ATP Championships](1996-great-american-insurance-atp-championships)
Mason, OH, United States
Super 9
Hard – $1,950,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-great-american-insurance-atp-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-great-american-insurance-atp-championships-doubles)USA Andre Agassi
7–6(7–4), 6–4USA Michael ChangSWE Thomas Enqvist
AUT Thomas MusterUSA Pete Sampras
CRO Goran Ivanišević
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
RSA Wayne Ferreira
BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
3–6, 6–3, 6–4AUS Sandon Stolle
CZE Cyril Suk
12 Aug[RCA Championships](1996-rca-championships)
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Championship Series
Hard – $915,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-rca-championships-singles) – [Doubles](1996-rca-championships-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
7–6(7–3), 7–5CRO Goran IvaniševićCZE Bohdan Ulihrach
USA Todd MartinGER Tommy Haas
ESP Àlex Corretja
SWE Thomas Enqvist
FRA Lionel Roux
USA Jim Grabb
USA Richey Reneberg
7–6, 4–6, 6–4CZE Petr Korda
CZE Cyril Suk
[Volvo International](1996-volvo-international)
New Haven, CT, United States
Championship Series
Hard – $915,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-volvo-international-singles) – [Doubles](1996-volvo-international-doubles)USA Alex O'Brien
7–6(8–6), 6–4NED Jan SiemerinkAUS Mark Philippoussis
RSA Wayne FerreiraRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
SUI Marc Rosset
CZE Daniel Vacek
NED Richard Krajicek
ZIM Byron Black
CAN Grant Connell
6–4, 6–4SWE Jonas Björkman
SWE Nicklas Kulti
[Croatia Open Umag](1996-croatia-open-umag)
Umag, Croatia
World Series
$375,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-croatia-open-umag-singles) – [Doubles](1996-croatia-open-umag-doubles)ESP Carlos Moyà
6–0, 7–6(7–4)ESP Félix MantillaCZE Slava Doseděl
NOR Christian RuudESP Albert Costa
AUT Gilbert Schaller
ESP Marcos Aurelio Gorriz
BRA Gustavo Kuerten
ARG Pablo Albano
ARG Luis Lobo
6–4, 6–1LAT Ģirts Dzelde
AUT Udo Plamberger
19 Aug[Waldbaum's Hamlet Cup](1996-waldbaum-s-hamlet-cup)
Long Island, NY, United States
World Series
Hard – $225,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-walbaum-s-hamlet-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1996-walbaum-s-hamlet-cup-doubles)UKR Andrei Medvedev
7–5, 6–3CZE Martin DammSVK Karol Kučera
ROU Adrian VoineaUSA Michael Chang
USA Jonathan Stark
USA Michael Joyce
SWE Thomas Johansson
USA Luke Jensen
USA Murphy Jensen
6–3, 7–6GER Hendrik Dreekmann
RUS Alexander Vladimirovich Volkov
[du Maurier Open](1996-du-maurier-open)
Toronto, Canada
Super 9
Hard – $1,750,000 – 56S/28D
[Singles](1996-du-maurier-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-du-maurier-open-men-s-doubles)RSA Wayne Ferreira
6–2, 6–4AUS Todd WoodbridgeCHI Marcelo Ríos
USA Todd MartinAUS Mark Philippoussis
AUS Patrick Rafter
SWE Thomas Enqvist
USA Alex O'Brien
USA Patrick Galbraith
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–3, 7–5BAH Mark Knowles
CAN Daniel Nestor
26 Aug
2 Sep[US Open](1996-us-open-tennis)
New York City, NY, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $4,806,000 – 128S/64D
[Singles](1996-us-open-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-us-open-men-s-doubles)
[Mixed doubles](1996-us-open-mixed-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
6–1, 6–4, 7–6(7–3)USA Michael ChangCRO Goran Ivanišević
USA Andre AgassiESP Àlex Corretja
SWE Stefan Edberg
AUT Thomas Muster
ESP Javier Sánchez
AUS Mark Woodforde
AUS Todd Woodbridge
4–6, 7–6, 7–6NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
USA Lisa Raymond
USA Patrick Galbraith
7–6, 7–6NED Manon Bollegraf
USA Rick Leach

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Sep[Bogotá Open](1996-bogota-open)
Bogotá, Colombia
World Series
$303,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-bogota-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-bogota-open-doubles)AUT Thomas Muster
6–7(6–8), 6–2, 6–3ECU Nicolás LapenttiARG Lucas Arnold Ker
COL Mauricio HadadPAR Ramón Delgado
ISR Eyal Ran
MEX Alejandro Hernández
NED Sjeng Schalken
VEN Nicolas Pereira
CZE David Rikl
6–3, 7–6ECU Pablo Campana
ECU Nicolás Lapentti
[Romanian Open](1996-romanian-open)
Bucharest, Romania
World Series
$475,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-romanian-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-romanian-open-doubles)ESP Alberto Berasategui
6–1, 7–6(7–5)ESP Carlos MoyàNOR Christian Ruud
ROU Andrei PavelROU Dinu Pescariu
ROU Ion Moldovan
ESP Francisco Clavet
CZE Jiří Novák
SWE David Ekerot
USA Jeff Tarango
7–6, 7–6RSA David Adams
NED Menno Oosting
[Bournemouth International](1996-bournemouth-international)
Bournemouth, Great Britain
World Series
$375,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-bournemouth-international-singles) – [Doubles](1996-bournemouth-international-doubles)ESP Albert Costa
6–7(4–7), 6–2, 6–2GER Marc-Kevin GoellnerSWE Magnus Norman
AUS Jason StoltenbergGBR Danny Sapsford
ESP Sergi Bruguera
GBR Greg Rusedski
ARG Mariano Zabaleta
GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
GBR Greg Rusedski
6–3, 7–6FRA Rodolphe Gilbert
POR Nuno Marques
16 Sep[Davis Cup Semifinals](1996-davis-cup)
Nantes, France – carpet (i)
Prague, Czech Republic – carpet (i)3–2
4–1
23 Sep[Davidoff Swiss Indoors](1996-davidoff-swiss-indoors)
Basel, Switzerland
World Series
Hard (i) – $975,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-davidoff-swiss-indoors-singles) – [Doubles](1996-davidoff-swiss-indoors-doubles)USA Pete Sampras
7–5, 6–2, 6–0GER Hendrik DreekmannRUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Jiří NovákSWE Mikael Tillström
GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
FRA Olivier Delaître
CZE Petr Korda
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
6–3, 6–4RSA David Adams
NED Menno Oosting
[Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia](1996-campionati-internazionali-di-sicilia)
Palermo, Italy
World Series
$303,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-campionati-internazionali-di-sicilia-singles) – [Doubles](1996-campionati-internazionali-di-sicilia-doubles)MAR Karim Alami
7–5, 2–1 retiredROU Adrian VoineaBEL Johan Van Herck
ITA Marzio MartelliMAR Hicham Arazi
ESP Àlex Corretja
ESP Francisco Clavet
ESP Jordi Burillo
AUS Andrew Kratzmann
RSA Marcos Ondruska
7–6, 6–4ITA Cristian Brandi
ESP Emilio Sánchez
30 Sep[Singapore Open](1996-singapore-open-tennis)
Singapore, Singapore
World Series
$389,250
[Singles](1996-singapore-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-singapore-open-doubles)USA Jonathan Stark
6–4, 6–4USA Michael ChangGBR Greg Rusedski
SWE Thomas JohanssonARG Javier Frana
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
GER Martin Sinner
NED Richard Krajicek
AUS Mark Woodforde
AUS Todd Woodbridge
7–6, 7–6CZE Martin Damm
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
[Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon](1996-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-lyon)
Lyon, France
World Series
$725,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-lyon-singles) – [Doubles](1996-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-lyon-doubles)RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
7–5, 6–3FRA Arnaud BoetschSWE Thomas Enqvist
GBR Tim HenmanFRA Lionel Roux
CHI Marcelo Ríos
SVK Karol Kučera
SWE Magnus Gustafsson
USA Jim Grabb
USA Richey Reneberg
6–2, 6–1GBR Neil Broad
RSA Piet Norval
[Marbella Open](1996-marbella-open)
Marbella, Spain
World Series
$303,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-marbella-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-marbella-open-doubles)GER Marc-Kevin Goellner
7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–2)ESP Àlex CorretjaGER Bernd Karbacher
ESP Félix MantillaESP Marcos Aurelio Gorriz
URU Marcelo Filippini
ESP Fernando Vicente
NOR Christian Ruud
AUS Andrew Kratzmann
USA Jack Waite
6–7, 6–3, 6–4ARG Pablo Albano
ARG Lucas Arnold Ker

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Oct[CA-TennisTrophy](1996-ca-tennistrophy)
Vienna, Austria
Championship Series
$675,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-ca-tennistrophy-singles) – [Doubles](1996-ca-tennistrophy-doubles)GER Boris Becker
6–4, 6–7(7–9), 6–2, 6–3NED Jan SiemerinkFRA Arnaud Boetsch
USA Todd MartinSWE Stefan Edberg
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
SUI Marc Rosset
CRO Goran Ivanišević
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek
7–6, 6–4NED Menno Oosting
CZE Pavel Vízner
[Nokia Open](1996-nokia-open)
Beijing, China
World Series
$303,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-salem-open-beijing-singles) – [Doubles](1996-salem-open-beijing-doubles)GBR Greg Rusedski
7–6(7–5), 6–4CZE Martin DammSWE Thomas Johansson
ZIM Byron BlackAUS Scott Draper
GER Hendrik Dreekmann
NED Sjeng Schalken
BRA Gustavo Kuerten
CZE Martin Damm
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
6–4, 7–5GER Patrik Kühnen
RSA Gary Muller
14 Oct[IPB Czech Indoor](1996-ipb-czech-indoor)
Ostrava, Czech Republic
World Series
$450,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-ipb-czech-indoor-singles) – [Doubles](1996-ipb-czech-indoor-doubles)GER David Prinosil
6–1, 6–2CZE Petr KordaCZE Martin Damm
GBR Tim HenmanCZE Jiří Novák
GER Michael Stich
USA Todd Martin
RSA Wayne Ferreira
CZE Cyril Suk
AUS Sandon Stolle
7–6, 6–3SVK Ján Krošlák
SVK Karol Kučera
[Eisenberg Israel Open](1996-eisenberg-israel-open)
Tel Aviv, Israel
World Series
Hard – $303,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-eisenberg-israel-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-eisenberg-israel-open-doubles)ESP Javier Sánchez
6–4, 7–5RSA Marcos OndruskaUSA MaliVai Washington
ESP Albert CostaRSA Grant Stafford
ARG Javier Frana
ARG Hernán Gumy
AUS Scott Draper
RSA Marcos Ondruska
RSA Grant Stafford6–3, 6–2ISR Noam Behr
ISR Eyal Erlich
[Grand Prix de Tennis de Toulouse](1996-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-toulouse)
Toulouse, France
World Series
Hard (i) – $375,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-toulouse-singles) – [Doubles](1996-grand-prix-de-tennis-de-toulouse-doubles)AUS Mark Philippoussis
6–1, 5–7, 6–4SWE Magnus LarssonCHI Marcelo Ríos
AUS Mark WoodfordeBUL Orlin Stanoytchev
GER Bernd Karbacher
MAR Hicham Arazi
FRA Cédric Pioline
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–3, 7–5FRA Olivier Delaître
FRA Guillaume Raoux
21 Oct[Eurocard Open](1996-eurocard-open)
Stuttgart, Germany
Super 9
$1,950,000 – carpet (i) – 48S/24D
[Singles](1996-eurocard-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-eurocard-open-doubles)GER Boris Becker
3–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4USA Pete SamprasNED Jan Siemerink
USA Michael ChangUSA Andre Agassi
CRO Goran Ivanišević
SWE Magnus Gustafsson
CHI Marcelo Ríos
CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'Brien
3–6, 6–4, 6–3NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
28 Oct[Paris Open](1996-paris-open)
Paris, France
Super 9
$2,300,000 – carpet (i) – 48S/24D
[Singles](1996-paris-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-paris-open-doubles)SWE Thomas Enqvist
6–2, 6–4, 7–5RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovSWE Magnus Gustafsson
CZE Petr KordaSUI Marc Rosset
SWE Stefan Edberg
NED Paul Haarhuis
FRA Arnaud Boetsch
NED Jacco Eltingh
NED Paul Haarhuis
6–4, 4–6, 7–6RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
CZE Daniel Vacek

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Nov[Hellmann's Cup](1996-hellmann-s-cup)
Santiago, Chile
World Series
$203,000 – clay – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-hellmann-s-cup-singles) – [Doubles](1996-hellmann-s-cup-doubles)ARG Hernán Gumy
6–4, 7–5CHI Marcelo RíosESP Alberto Berasategui
ESP Félix MantillaBRA Fernando Meligeni
URU Marcelo Filippini
ESP Emilio Benfele Álvarez
GER Oliver Gross
BRA Gustavo Kuerten
BRA Fernando Meligeni
6–4, 6–2ROU Dinu Pescariu
ESP Albert Portas
[Stockholm Open](1996-stockholm-open)
Stockholm, Sweden
World Series
Hard (i) – $800,000 – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-stockholm-open-singles) – [Doubles](1996-stockholm-open-doubles)SWE Thomas Enqvist
7–5, 6–4, 7–6(7–0)USA Todd MartinSWE Thomas Johansson
SWE Magnus NormanGBR Greg Rusedski
SWE Patrik Fredriksson
USA Vincent Spadea
USA Richey Reneberg
USA Patrick Galbraith
USA Jonathan Stark
7–6, 6–4USA Todd Martin
USA Chris Woodruff
[Kremlin Cup](1996-kremlin-cup)
Moscow, Russia
World Series
$1,125,000 – carpet (i) – 32S/16D
[Singles](1996-kremlin-cup-men-s-singles) – [Doubles](1996-kremlin-cup-men-s-doubles)CRO Goran Ivanišević
3–6, 6–1, 6–3RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovGER David Prinosil
USA Alex O'BrienZIM Byron Black
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
NED Sjeng Schalken
CZE Petr Korda
USA Rick Leach
RUS Andrei Olhovskiy
4–6, 6–1, 6–2CZE Jiří Novák
CZE David Rikl
13 Nov[ATP World Doubles Championships](1996-atp-tour-world-championships)
Hartford, CT, United States
ATP Tour World Championships
$500,000 – carpet (i) – 8D
[Doubles](1996-atp-tour-world-championships-doubles)AUS Mark Woodforde
AUS Todd Woodbridge
6–4, 5–7, 6–2, 7–6CAN Sébastien Lareau
USA Alex O'BrienZIM Byron Black / CAN Grant ConnellUSA Trevor Kronemann / AUS David Macpherson
19 Nov[ATP World Championships](1996-atp-tour-world-championships)
Hannover, Germany
ATP Tour World Championships
$3,300,000 – carpet (i) – 8S
[Singles](1996-atp-tour-world-championships-singles)USA Pete Sampras
3–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–4), 6–7(11–13), 6–4GER Boris BeckerCRO Goran Ivanišević
NED Richard KrajicekAUT Thomas Muster
USA Michael Chang
RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov
USA Andre Agassi
26 Nov[Davis Cup Final](1996-davis-cup)
Malmö, Sweden – hard (i)3–2

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 DecGrand Slam Cup
Munich, Germany
$6,000,000 – carpet (i) – 8SGER Boris Becker
6–3, 6–4, 6–4CRO Goran IvaniševićGBR Tim Henman
RUS Yevgeny KafelnikovUSA MaliVai Washington
SUI Jakob Hlasek
USA Jim Courier
AUS Mark Woodforde

ATP rankings

As of 8 January 1996RkNameNation
1Pete SamprasUSA
2Andre AgassiUSA
3Thomas MusterAUT
4Boris BeckerGER
5Michael ChangUSA
6Yevgeny KafelnikovRUS
7Thomas EnqvistSWE
8Jim CourierUSA
9Wayne FerreiraRSA
10Goran IvaniševićCRO
11Richard KrajicekNED
12Sergi BrugueraESP
13Michael StichGER
14Arnaud BoetschFRA
15Marc RossetSUI
16Andrei MedvedevUKR
17Todd MartinUSA
18Paul HaarhuisNED
19Gilbert SchallerAUT
20Andrea GaudenziITA

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Year-end rankings 1996 (30 December 1996)RkNameNationPointsHighLowChange
1Pete SamprasUSA486513
2Michael ChangUSA3597263
3Yevgeny KafelnikovRUS3564383
4Goran IvaniševićCRO34924106
5Thomas MusterAUT3166162
6Boris BeckerGER2983372
7Richard KrajicekNED23807274
8Andre AgassiUSA2364196
9Thomas EnqvistSWE21916142
10Wayne FerreiraRSA21496131
11Marcelo RíosCHI2114102413
12Todd MartinUSA203911225
13Albert CostaESP1757132310
14Stefan EdbergSWE1567145516
15Jan SiemerinkNED153015386
16Michael StichGER151811213
17Magnus GustafssonSWE1515178769
18Félix MantillaESP1505159674
19Alberto BerasateguiESP1477185015
20MaliVai WashingtonUSA147211255

|- |}

Statistical information

List of players and singles titles won:

  • USA Andre Agassi – Miami Masters, Atlanta Olympics, Cincinnati Masters (3)
  • MAR Karim Alami – Atlanta, Palermo (2)
  • GER Boris Becker – Australian Open, London, Vienna, Stuttgart Masters, Grand Slam Cup (5)
  • ZIM Byron Black – Seoul (1)
  • ESP Alberto Berasategui – Bologna, Kitzbühel, Bucharest (3)
  • ESP Tomás Carbonell – Casablanca (1)
  • ESP Roberto Carretero – Hamburg Masters (1)
  • USA Michael Chang – Indian Wells Masters, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles (3)
  • ESP Francisco Clavet – Amsterdam (1)
  • ESP Albert Costa – Gstaad, San Marino, Bournemouth (3)
  • USA Jim Courier – Philadelphia (1)
  • CZE Slava Doseděl – Munich (1)
  • SWE Thomas Enqvist – New Delhi, Paris Masters, Stockholm (3)
  • RSA Wayne Ferreira – Scottsdale, Canada Masters (2)
  • FRA Guy Forget – Marseille (1)
  • GER Marc-Kevin Goellner – Marbella (1)
  • ARG Hernán Gumy – Santiago (1)
  • SWE Magnus Gustafsson – Saint Petersburg, Båstad (2)
  • CRO Goran Ivanišević – Zagreb, Dubai, Milan, Rotterdam, Moscow (5)
  • RUS Yevgeny Kafelnikov – Adelaide, Prague, French Open, Lyon (4)
  • CZE Petr Korda – Doha (1)
  • NED Richard Krajicek – Wimbledon (1)
  • SWE Nicklas Kulti – Halle (1)
  • ESP Félix Mantilla – Oporto (1)
  • USA Todd Martin – Sydney Outdoor (1)
  • UKR Andrei Medvedev – Long Island (1)
  • BRA Fernando Meligeni – Pinehurst (1)
  • ESP Carlos Moyà – Umag (1)
  • AUT Thomas Muster – Mexico City, Estoril, Barcelona, Monte Carlo Masters, Rome Masters, Stuttart Outdoor, Bogotá (7)
  • CZE Jiří Novák – Auckland (1)
  • RUS Andrei Olhovskiy – Shanghai (1)
  • USA Alex O'Brien – New Haven (1)
  • VEN Nicolas Pereira – Newport (1)
  • AUS Mark Philippoussis – Toulouse (1)
  • FRA Cédric Pioline – Copenhagen (1)
  • GER David Prinosil – Ostrava (1)
  • USA Richey Reneberg – Rosmalen (1)
  • CHI Marcelo Ríos – St. Poelten (1)
  • USA Pete Sampras – San Jose, Memphis, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Indianapolis, US Open, Basel, ATP Championships (8)
  • ESP Javier Sánchez – Tel Aviv (1)
  • NED Sjeng Schalken – Jakarta (1)
  • NED Jan Siemerink – Nottingham (1)
  • USA Jonathan Stark – Singapore (1)
  • GBR Greg Rusedski – Beijing (1)
  • GER Michael Stich – Antwerp (1)
  • AUS Jason Stoltenberg – Coral Springs (1)
  • USA MaliVai Washington – Bermuda (1)

Titles won by nation:

  • USA 20 (Sydney Outdoor, San Jose, Memphis, Philadelphia, Indian Wells Masters, Miami Masters, Hong Kong, Bermuda, Tokyo, Rosmalen, Washington, D.C., Atlanta Olympics, Los Angeles, Cincinnati Masters, Indianapolis, New Haven, US Open, Basel, Singapore, ATP Championships)
  • ESP 12 (Casablanca, Hamburg Masters, Oporto, Bologna, Gstaad, Kitzbühel, Amsterdam, San Marino, Umag, Bucharest, Bournemouth, Tel Aviv)
  • AUT 7 (Mexico City, Estoril, Barcelona, Monte Carlo Masters, Rome Masters, Stuttgart Outdoor, Bogotá)
  • GER 7 (Australian Open, Antwerp, London, Marbella, Vienna, Ostrava, Stuttgart Masters)
  • SWE 6 (Saint Petersburg, New Delhi, Halle, Båstad, Paris Masters, Stockholm)
  • CRO 5 (Zagreb, Dubai, Milan, Rotterdam, Moscow)
  • RUS 5 (Adelaide, Shanghai, Prague, French Open, Lyon)
  • CZE 3 (Auckland, Doha, Prague)
  • NED 3 (Jakarta, Nottingham, Wimbledon)
  • AUS 2 (Coral Springs, Toulouse)
  • FRA 2 (Marseille, Copenhagen)
  • MAR 2 (Atlanta, Palermo)
  • RSA 2 (Scottsdale, Canada Masters)
  • ARG 1 (Santiago)
  • BRA 1 (Pinehurst)
  • CHI 1 (St. Poelten)
  • GBR 1 (Beijing)
  • UKR 1 (Long Island)
  • VEN 1 (Newport)
  • ZIM 1 (Seoul)

The following players won their first career title:

  • MAR Karim Alami – Atlanta
  • ZIM Byron Black – Seoul
  • ESP Roberto Carretero – Hamburg Masters
  • ARG Hernán Gumy – Santiago
  • ESP Félix Mantilla – Oporto
  • CZE Jiří Novák – Auckland
  • AUS Mark Philippoussis – Toulouse
  • FRA Cédric Pioline – Copenhagen

References

References

  1. "1996 ATP calendar". ATP.
  2. "ATP Year-end top 20". ATP.
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