1996 Monte Carlo Open

The 1996 Monte Carlo Open was a 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.

1996 Monte Carlo Open
Date22–28 April
Edition90th
CategoryATP Super 9
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$1,950,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationRoquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
VenueMonte 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 title of the year and the 40th 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.
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References
  1. "1996 Monte Carlo – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1996 Monte Carlo – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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