| Singles | |
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| 1996 Newsweek Champions Cup | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 7–5, 6–1, 6–1 |
Pete Sampras was the two-time defending champion but lost in the quarterfinals to Paul Haarhuis.
Michael Chang won in the final 7–5, 6–1, 6–1 against Haarhuis.
The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round.