1996 Monte Carlo Open

The 1996 Monte Carlo Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 90th edition of the Monte Carlo Masters and was part of the Mercedes Super 9 of the 1996 ATP Tour. It took place at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France from 22 April until 28 April 1996. First-seeded Thomas Muster won the singles title, his third at the event after 1992 and 1995. It was also his 4th final after previously losing in 1990.^[3]

1996 Monte Carlo Open
Date	22–28 April
Edition	90th
Category	ATP Super 9
Draw	56S / 28D
Prize money	$1,950,000
Surface	Clay / outdoor
Location	Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Venue	Monte Carlo Country Club
Champions
Singles
Thomas Muster[1]
Doubles
Ellis Ferreira / Jan Siemerink[2]

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1996 Monte Carlo Open – Singles

Thomas Muster defeated Albert Costa 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2

• It was Muster's 4th singles title of the year and the 39th of his career.

Doubles

Main article: 1996 Monte Carlo Open – Doubles

Ellis Ferreira / Jan Siemerink defeated Jonas Björkman / Nicklas Kulti 2–6, 6–3, 6–2

• It was Ferreira's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Siemerink's 2nd title of the year and the 9th of his career.