Thomas Enqvist was the defending champion but lost in the second round to Tomás Carbonell.
Jim Courier won in the final 6–4, 6–3 against Chris Woodruff.
Seeds
Thomas Enqvist (second round) Jim Courier (champion) Wayne Ferreira (first round) Marcelo Ríos (quarterfinals) Mark Philippoussis (first round) Mark Woodforde (semifinals) Todd Woodbridge (semifinals) Byron Black (quarterfinals)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
References
External links 1996 Comcast U.S. Indoor draw