Carl-Uwe Steeb was the defending champion but did not compete that year. Goran Ivanišević won in the final 3–6, 6–1, 6–3 against Yevgeny Kafelnikov. Seeds Yevgeny Kafelnikov (final) Goran Ivanišević (champion) Jim Courier (second round) Cédric Pioline (first round) Àlex Corretja (first round) MaliVai Washington (second round) Marc Rosset (second round) Carlos Moyá (second round) Draw Finals Top half Bottom half References Draw Kremlin Cup 1996 ATP Tour