Stefan Edberg was the defending champion but lost in the first round to Boris Becker.
Petr Korda won in the final 7–6(7–5), 2–6, 7–6(7–5) against Younes El Aynaoui.
Seeds
Thomas Muster (semifinals) Boris Becker (second round) Thomas Enqvist (second round) Michael Stich (second round) Magnus Larsson (quarterfinals) Paul Haarhuis (first round) Gilbert Schaller (first round) Jan Siemerink (first round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 1996 Qatar Open Singles Draw