The 1996 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament was held from 27 May until 9 June. It was the 100th staging of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1996.
Seniors
Men's singles
Yevgeny Kafelnikov defeated Michael Stich, 7–6(7–4), 7–5, 7–6(7–4) It was Kafelnikov's 3rd title of the year, and his 10th overall. It was his 1st career Grand Slam title.
Women's singles
Steffi Graf defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, 6–3, 6–7(4–7), 10–8
It was Graf's 4th title of the year, and her 99th overall. It was her 19th career Grand Slam title, and her 5th French Open title.
Men's doubles
Yevgeny Kafelnikov / Daniel Vacek defeated Guy Forget / Jakob Hlasek, 6–2, 6–3
Women's doubles
Lindsay Davenport / Mary Joe Fernández defeated Gigi Fernández / Natasha Zvereva, 6–2, 6–1
Mixed doubles
Patricia Tarabini / Javier Frana defeated Nicole Arendt / Luke Jensen, 6–2, 6–2
Juniors
Boys' singles
Alberto Martín (ESP) defeated Björn Rehnquist (SWE), 6–3, 7–6
Girls' singles
Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) defeated Meghann Shaughnessy (USA), 6–0, 6–4
Boys' doubles
Sébastien Grosjean / Olivier Mutis (FRA) defeated Jan-Ralph Brandt / Daniel Elsner (GER), 6–2, 6–3
Girls' doubles
Alice Canepa / Giulia Casoni (ITA) defeated Anna Kournikova (RUS) / Ludmila Varmužová (CZE), 6–2, 5–7, 7–5