1996 Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships – Singles

Jim Courier was the defending champion but did not compete that year.

Yevgeny Kafelnikov won in the final 7–6(7–0), 3–6, 6–1 against Byron Black.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇷🇺 Yevgeny Kafelnikov (champion)
 * 2) 🇨🇿 Daniel Vacek (quarterfinals)
 * 3) 🇮🇹 Renzo Furlan (quarterfinals)
 * 4) 🇸🇪 Jonas Björkman (first round)
 * 5) 🇦🇺 Todd Woodbridge (first round)
 * 6)  Jakob Hlasek (first round)
 * 7) 🇬🇧 Greg Rusedski (quarterfinals)
 * 8)  Byron Black (final)