1996 Salem Open Beijing – Singles

Michael Chang was the defending champion but lost in the second round to Martin Damm.

Greg Rusedski won in the final 7–6(7–5), 6–4 against Damm.

Seeds

 * 1) 🇺🇸 Michael Chang (second round)
 * 2) 🇦🇺 Todd Woodbridge (first round)
 * 3) 🇩🇪 Hendrik Dreekmann (quarterfinals)
 * 4)  Byron Black (semifinals)
 * 5)  Sjeng Schalken (quarterfinals)
 * 6) 🇦🇺 Patrick Rafter (first round)
 * 7) 🇺🇸 Vince Spadea (second round)
 * 8)  Kenneth Carlsen (first round)