1996 Qatar Open – Singles

Stefan Edberg was the defending champion but lost in the first round to Boris Becker.

Petr Korda won in the final 7–6(7–5), 2–6, 7–6(7–5) against Younes El Aynaoui.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇦🇹 Thomas Muster (semifinals)
 * 2) 🇩🇪 Boris Becker (second round)
 * 3) 🇸🇪 Thomas Enqvist (second round)
 * 4) 🇩🇪 Michael Stich (second round)
 * 5) 🇸🇪 Magnus Larsson (quarterfinals)
 * 6)  Paul Haarhuis (first round)
 * 7) 🇦🇹 Gilbert Schaller (first round)
 * 8)  Jan Siemerink (first round)