The 1996 Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships was a men's

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the

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, Australia and was part of the

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of the

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. The tournament ran from 1 January through 7 January 1996. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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7–6^(7–0), 3–6, 6–1 * It was Kafelnikov's 1st title of the year and the 16th of his career.

Doubles

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defeated

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7–5, 7–6 * It was Woodbridge's 1st title of the year and the 36th of his career. It was Woodforde's 1st title of the year and the 44th of his career.

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details

ATP tournament profile
{{1996 ATP Tour Australian Men's Hardcourt Championships Australian Hard Court Championships

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1990s in Adelaide January 1996 sports events in Australia