Jansher Khan PP SI HI NI is a former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. During his career, he won the World Open record eight times, and the British Open six times. Jansher Khan is widely regarded as one of the greatest squash players of all time. Ranked number 1 in the world for a decade, from January 1988 till January 1998, Jansher Khan retired in the year 2001. He was troubled by back, knee and groin injuries throughout his career. During his career, he won 293 out of 331 PSA Professional matches and 99 out of 118 PSA Professional Tour Finals matches. From 1990 until 1996, he remained unbeaten in 81 matches for a record six years; this was the longest winning streak in top-level professional sports, as recorded by Guinness World Records.
Chris Dittmar is an Australian sports commentator who was formerly the World No. 1-ranked men's squash player.
Rodney Martin is an Australian former professional squash player, who is best known for winning the 1991 World Open and becoming the first player to defeat Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan in the same event. After retiring as a player due to injury, he became a squash coach, working in Australia and the United States.
Craig Rowland is a squash coach and former professional squash player from Australia. As a player, he reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 7 in 1996. He won a gold medal in the mixed doubles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, partnering Michelle Martin. Rowland was also runner-up in the men's doubles at the inaugural World Squash Federation World Doubles Squash Championships in 1997, partnering with Dan Jenson against winners Chris Walker-Mark Cairns of England. He is also a friend of cricketing legend Paul Hoffman.
The 1996 PSA Men's World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1996 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Lahore in Pakistan from 16 November to 22 November 1996. Jansher Khan won his eight World Open title, defeating Rodney Eyles in the final.
The 1995 PSA Men's Detjen World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1995 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Nicosia in Cyprus from 6 November to 11 November 1995. Jansher Khan won his seventh World Open title, defeating Del Harris in the final.
The 1994 PSA Men's Ballantines World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1994 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Barcelona in Spain from 9 September to 14 September 1994. Jansher Khan won his sixth World Open title, defeating Peter Marshall in the final.
The 1993 PSA Men's World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1993 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Karachi in Pakistan from 18 November to 23 November 1993. Jansher Khan won his fifth World Open title, defeating Jahangir Khan in the final.
The 1992 PSA Men's World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1992 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Johannesburg in South Africa from 21 September to 26 September 1992. Jansher Khan won his fourth World Open title, defeating Chris Dittmar in the final.
The 1991 PSA Men's World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1991 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Adelaide in Australia from 30 July to 4 August 1991. Rodney Martin won his first World Open title, defeating Jahangir Khan in the final.
The 1989 PSA Men's Singer World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1989 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from 03-7 October 1989. Jansher Khan won his second World Open title, defeating Chris Dittmar in the final.
The 1990 PSA Men's World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1990 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Toulouse in France from 4 November to 11 November 1990. Jansher Khan won his third World Open title, defeating Chris Dittmar in the final.
The 1988 PSA Men's NCM World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1988 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Valkenswaard and Amsterdam in the Netherlands from 9 May to 13 May 1988. Jahangir Khan won his sixth and last World Open title, defeating Jansher Khan in the final.
The 1983 Canadian Club Men's World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1983 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Munich in West Germany from 1 December to 6 December 1983. Jahangir Khan won his third consecutive World Open title, defeating Chris Dittmar in the final.
The 1982 Audi Men's World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1982 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham in England from the quarter final stage onwards. The event lasted from 6 November until 16 November 1982. Jahangir Khan won his second consecutive World Open title, defeating Dean Williams in the final.
The early rounds were held at squash clubs throughout cities and towns in Britain including matches in Colwyn Bay, Blackpool, Bradford, Leeds, Wanstead, Basingstoke, Ilkeston and Colchester.
The 1987 Hi-Tec British Open Championships was held at the South Bank Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre from 4–14 April 1987. Jahangir Khan won his sixth consecutive title defeating Jansher Khan in the final 9-6 9-0 9-5. Eight times champion Geoff Hunt made a comeback after a five-year absence.
The 1990 Hi-Tec British Open Championships was held at the Lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre from 16–23 April 1990.
Jahangir Khan won his ninth consecutive title defeating Rodney Martin in the final. This ninth success by Khan set a new record beating the previous record held by Australian Geoff Hunt.
The 1991 Hi-Tec British Open Championships was held at the Lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre from 12 to 22 April 1991.
Jahangir Khan won his tenth consecutive title defeating Jansher Khan in the final.
Jahangir was only seeded fourth because he had previously taken time off from competition through illness and exhaustion.
Jamie Hickcox and Austin Adarraga now represented Canada and Australia respectively.
The 1992 Hi-Tec British Open Championships was held at the Lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre from 8–13 April 1992.
Jansher Khan won his first title defeating Chris Robertson in the final.
The 1993 Hi-Tec British Open Championships was held at the Lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre from 10 to 19 April 1993.
Jansher Khan won his second consecutive title defeating Chris Dittmar in the final.
Champion
Jansher Khan 
Runner-up
Chris Dittmar 
Semi-finalists
