1976 American Airlines Tennis Games – Singles

John Alexander was the defending champion but lost in the quarterfinals to Jimmy Connors. Connors won in the final 6–4, 6–4 against Roscoe Tanner.

Seeds
• # 🇺🇸 Jimmy Connors (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Arthur Ashe (semifinals)

• # 🇸🇪 Björn Borg (semifinals)

• # Ilie Năstase (quarterfinals, defaulted)