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.
Thomas Muster defeated Albert Costa 6âÂÂ3, 5âÂÂ7, 4âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ2
Ellis Ferreira / Jan Siemerink defeated Jonas Björkman / Nicklas Kulti 2âÂÂ6, 6âÂÂ3, 6âÂÂ2