Thomas Muster was the defending champion and won in the final 7–6(7–3), 6–2 against Jiří Novák.
Seeds
Thomas Muster (champion) Andrea Gaudenzi (quarterfinals) Jiří Novák (final) Javier Frana (quarterfinals) Francisco Clavet (semifinals) Javier Sánchez (quarterfinals) Fernando Meligeni (semifinals) Félix Mantilla (second round)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
References
External links 1996 Abierto Mexicano de Tenis draw