1996 Franklin Templeton Classic – Singles

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

Wayne Ferreira won in the final 2–6, 6–3, 6–3 against Marcelo Ríos.

Seeds

 * 1)  Wayne Ferreira (champion)
 * 2) 🇺🇸 Todd Martin (second round)
 * 3) 🇺🇸 MaliVai Washington (first round)
 * 4) 🇪🇸 Albert Costa (quarterfinals)
 * 5) 🇦🇹 Gilbert Schaller (first round)
 * 6)  Marcelo Ríos (final)
 * 7) 🇸🇪 Magnus Larsson (second round)
 * 8) 🇸🇪 Jonas Björkman (second round)