1996 Monte Carlo Open Explained

The 1996 Monte Carlo Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 90th edition of the Monte Carlo Masters and was part of the Mercedes Super 9 of the 1996 ATP Tour. It took place at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France from 22 April until 28 April 1996. First-seeded Thomas Muster won the singles title, his third at the event after 1992 and 1995. It was also his 4th final after previously losing in 1990.^[1]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1996 Monte Carlo Open – Singles. Thomas Muster defeated Albert Costa 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2

• It was Muster's 4th singles title of the year and the 39th of his career.

Doubles

See main article: 1996 Monte Carlo Open – Doubles. Ellis Ferreira / Jan Siemerink defeated Jonas Björkman / Nicklas Kulti 2–6, 6–3, 6–2

• It was Ferreira's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Siemerink's 2nd title of the year and the 9th of his career.

External links

• • ATP tournament profile
• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. Book: International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1997. 1997. CollinsWillow. London. 9780002187145. John Barrett. 130, 140.