ATP Tour Finals 1996 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Pete Sampras won the 1996 Tour Finals, defeating Boris Becker 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(11) 6-4 in the final. The ATP Finals was played on carpet courts in Hannover, Germany, from November 19 to November 27, 1996.

Champion
Pete Sampras
def. Boris Becker , 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(11) 6-4
Dates
Nov 19 — Nov 27
Location
Hannover, Germany
Category
ATP Finals
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Nov 27, 1996* F Pete Sampras #1 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(11) 6-4 Boris Becker #6 H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 26, 1996* SF Pete Sampras #1 6-7(6) 7-6(4) 7-5 Goran Ivanisevic #4 H2H Match data
Nov 26, 1996* SF Boris Becker #6 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 6-3 Richard Krajicek #7 H2H Match data
RR (12)
Nov 19, 1996 RR Michael Chang #2 6-7(8) 7-6(5) 6-1 Goran Ivanisevic #4 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Pete Sampras #1 6-2 6-1 Andre Agassi #7 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Boris Becker #6 7-6(10) 7-6(4) Pete Sampras #1 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Richard Krajicek #8 6-4 6-4 Michael Chang #2 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Richard Krajicek #8 7-6(4) 6-7(5) 6-3 Thomas Muster #5 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Thomas Muster #5 6-4 6-3 Michael Chang #2 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Goran Ivanisevic #4 6-4 6-4 Thomas Muster #5 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Yevgeny Kafelnikov #3 6-3 7-6(5) Thomas Enqvist #9 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Goran Ivanisevic #4 6-4 6-7(4) 7-6(1) Richard Krajicek #8 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Thomas Enqvist #9 6-3 7-6(1) Boris Becker #6 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Pete Sampras #1 6-4 6-4 Yevgeny Kafelnikov #3 H2H Match data
Nov 19, 1996 RR Boris Becker #6 6-4 7-5 Yevgeny Kafelnikov #3 H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Novak Djokovic 7
Roger Federer 6
Ivan Lendl 5
Pete Sampras 5
Boris Becker 3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tour Finals held?
Tour Finals is held in Hannover, Germany.
Who won the most recent Tour Finals?
The 2025 Tour Finals was won by Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5.
Who has won the most Tour Finals titles?
Novak Djokovic has won 7 Tour Finals titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Tour Finals played?
The first edition of Tour Finals was held in 1970.
What surface is Tour Finals played on?
Tour Finals is played on carpet courts.