Jansher Khan PP SI HI is a former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. During his career, he won the World Open a 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 from January 1988 till January 1998, Jansher Khan's retirement in 2001 brought an end to nearly 50 years of domination by Pakistan in the sport of squash. He was troubled by back, knee and groin injuries throughout his career.
Rodney Eyles is a former professional squash player from Australia. He is best remembered for winning the World Open title in 1997.
The U.S. Open (squash) is the most prestigious squash tournament in the United States, and one of the most significant in the world. It is a major international display of supreme talent in the sport, and showcases the top players from around the world.
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 Official Men's Squash World Ranking is the official world ranking for men's squash. The ranking is to rate the performance level of male professional squash player. It is also a merit-based method used for determining entry and seeding in men's squash tournaments. The rankings are produced monthly. The current world number one is Paul Coll of New Zealand.
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 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 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 12–22 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 10–19 April 1993.
Jansher Khan won his second consecutive title defeating Chris Dittmar in the final.
The 1994 Hi-Tec British Open Championships was held at the Lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre from 3–11 April 1994.
Jansher Khan won his third consecutive title defeating Brett Martin in the final.
The 1995 Leekes British Open Championships was held at the Cardiff International Arena from 19–26 March 1995.
Jansher Khan won his fourth consecutive title defeating Peter Marshall in the final.
The 1996 Leekes British Open Championships was held at the Cardiff International Arena from 1–7 April 1996.
Jansher Khan won his fifth consecutive title defeating Rodney Eyles in the final.
The PSA decided there would only be eight seeds during this event.
The 1998 British Open Championships was held at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, from 27 March - 5 April 1998.
Peter Nicol won the title defeating Jansher Khan in the final. This win put an end to Khan's six year winning streak.
The 2001 British Open Championships was held at the Edgbaston Priory Club with the later stages at the National Indoor Arena from 5–10 June 2001.
David Palmer won the title defeating Chris Walker in the final. Peter Nicol represented England from 2001 and six times champion Jansher Khan announced his official retirement after unsuccessful double surgery on both knees.
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