British Open Squash Championships
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The British Open Squash Championships is the oldest and most established tournament in the game of squash
. It is widely considered to be one of the two most prestigious tournaments in the game, alongside the World Open (prior to the establishment of the World Open in the 1970s, the British Open was generally considered to be the de facto world championship of the sport.) The British Open Squash Championships are now often referred to as being the "Wimbledon of Squash".
, British professional champion for many years, was designated the first open title holder. Would-be challengers were required to demonstrate they were capable of mounting a competent challenge as well as guaranteeing a minimum 'purse' (prize money) of £100 (which comprised gate-takings and players' 'subscriptions'). Read subsequently played the first final as the 'defending champion' against challenger Don Butcher
in December 1930, but lost in home and away legs. The men's Championship maintained this 'challenge' system format until 1947, replacing it with the current 'knockout' system in 1948.
The ladies' championships commenced in 1922 as an amateur event and remained so until 1974. In the inaugural event, Joyce Cave
defeated her sister Nancy Cave
in the final.
Both Championships have been played continuously since inception, with the exception of the men's championship in 1934 (when no challenger to F.D. Amr Bey
emerged) and during World War 2
. The men's and women's events were originally held separately, but have been held as a joint event since 1983.
The most successful players in the history of the championships are Australian Heather McKay
(née Blundell), who won the women's event 16 consecutive times from 1962-77, and Pakistani Jahangir Khan
, who won the men's title for 10 consecutive times from 1982-91.
for 10 years until 1994 with some capacity crowds, the event began to move around Britain with eight different venues over the next 17 years - only twice staying in the same venue for consecutive years.
The competition suffered much uncertainty as it continued to move around the country. In 1999, the event was nearly dropped due to lack of sponsorship, but was saved by a last minute deal.. A deal with Sky Sports
was signed in 2000 to cover the event saw record prize money of £110,000 but by the following year it had moved again to Birmingham's National Indoor Arena..
Long term deals were agreed, but subsequently terminated early casting doubts over the staging of the event. A seven year deal to play at the National Indoor Arena
in Birmingham
from 2000 was terminated after two. Fablon Investments cash injection over eight years was pulled in 2002 after less than two years. Promoters John Beddington and John Nimmick moved the Open to Nottingham
but they ended their involvement in 2005, again after two years.
Shorter term agreements also began falling through, the Royal Horticultural Halls in London was announced as the venue for the 2005 British Open, but that agreement ended up scrapped with Manchester stepping in to host. Dunlop
pulled out of their sponsorship in 2008, but the competition staggered on. The 2010 event was postponed as organisers tried to get the event moved back to London, but by the time the £200,000 headline sponsor withdrew their support the 2011 competition was also cancelled.
England Squash
still have plans to hold the British Open in May 2012 at The O2
with a new sponsor secured
Note:
1) From 1931 to 1947, the men's championship was decided by a best-of-three-matches contest between the defending champion and a single challenger (the third match was never required, as the ultimate champion won the first two matches on each of the occasions in which the final was played with this format). The championship has been played using a 'knockout' format since 1948.
2) Peter Nicol changed his nationality in 2001.
Squash (sport)
Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball...
. It is widely considered to be one of the two most prestigious tournaments in the game, alongside the World Open (prior to the establishment of the World Open in the 1970s, the British Open was generally considered to be the de facto world championship of the sport.) The British Open Squash Championships are now often referred to as being the "Wimbledon of Squash".
History
Whilst there had been a professional men's championship for some years, the 'open' men's championship (for both professionals and amateurs) was not inaugurated until 1930. Charles ReadCharles Read (squash player)
Charles R. Read was a professional squash player from England, where professional squash began in 1907. Read was based at the Queen's Club in London, and beat C. Bannister of the Bath Club 15-5, 15-13 at the Bath Club to win the first English professional championship title...
, British professional champion for many years, was designated the first open title holder. Would-be challengers were required to demonstrate they were capable of mounting a competent challenge as well as guaranteeing a minimum 'purse' (prize money) of £100 (which comprised gate-takings and players' 'subscriptions'). Read subsequently played the first final as the 'defending champion' against challenger Don Butcher
Don Butcher
Donald Butcher, a squash player from England, was the first player to actually win the British Open men's title .Butcher was a professional squash player based at the Conservative Club in London when he played in the first British Open final in December 1930...
in December 1930, but lost in home and away legs. The men's Championship maintained this 'challenge' system format until 1947, replacing it with the current 'knockout' system in 1948.
The ladies' championships commenced in 1922 as an amateur event and remained so until 1974. In the inaugural event, Joyce Cave
Joyce Cave
Joyce I. Cave was an English squash player who won the inaugural women's British Open tournament in 1922, defeating Nancy Cave in the final 11–15, 15–10, 15–9. She also won the tournament in 1925 and 1929, defeating Nancy Cave and Cecily Fenwick respectively in the final.-External links:**...
defeated her sister Nancy Cave
Nancy Cave
Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**...
in the final.
Both Championships have been played continuously since inception, with the exception of the men's championship in 1934 (when no challenger to F.D. Amr Bey
F. D. Amr Bey
Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr...
emerged) and during World War 2
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The men's and women's events were originally held separately, but have been held as a joint event since 1983.
The most successful players in the history of the championships are Australian Heather McKay
Heather McKay
Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman...
(née Blundell), who won the women's event 16 consecutive times from 1962-77, and Pakistani Jahangir Khan
Jahangir Khan
Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times...
, who won the men's title for 10 consecutive times from 1982-91.
Venues
The event has been held at various venues since the challenge system ended in 1947.- 1948-1960 Landsdowne Club, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
- 1961-1962 RAC Club, London
- 1963-1968 Landsdowne and Royal Aero Clubs
- 1969, 1970-1974 Abbeydale, SheffieldSheffieldSheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
- 1970-1971 Edgbaston PrioryEdgbaston Priory ClubThe Edgbaston Priory Club is a tennis complex in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The complex is the host of the annual WTA Tour stop, the AEGON Classic. The stadium court has a capacity of 1,500 people....
, BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a... - 1975-1979 Wembley Squash Centre, London
- 1980, 1984-1994 Wembley Conference CentreWembley Conference CentreWembley Conference Centre was a conference centre near Wembley Stadium, Wembley, in London, England.-History:Opened in 1977, it was the first purpose built Conference Centre in the UK. Events included conferences, corporate hospitality, annual general meetings, banquets and sports events including...
- 1981-1982 Churchill TheatreChurchill TheatreThe Churchill Theatre in Bromley, south east London was built by the London Borough of Bromley to designs by its borough architect's department.It is carefully integrated into the central library complex overlooking Church House Gardens and Library Gardens...
, BromleyBromleyBromley is a large suburban town in south east London, England and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Bromley. It was historically a market town, and prior to 1963 was in the county of Kent and formed the administrative centre of the Municipal Borough of Bromley... - 1983 Assembly RoomsAssembly roomsIn Great Britain and Ireland, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, assembly rooms were gathering places for members of the higher social classes open to members of both sexes. At that time most entertaining was done at home and there were few public places of entertainment open to both sexes...
, DerbyDerbyDerby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407... - 1984-1984 Wembley Conference CentreWembley Conference CentreWembley Conference Centre was a conference centre near Wembley Stadium, Wembley, in London, England.-History:Opened in 1977, it was the first purpose built Conference Centre in the UK. Events included conferences, corporate hospitality, annual general meetings, banquets and sports events including...
, London - 1995-1997 CardiffCardiffCardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
, WalesWalesWales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²... - 1998, 2000, 2001 National Indoor ArenaNational Indoor ArenaThe National Indoor Arena is a large indoor arena and is owned by the NEC Group. It is situated in central Birmingham, England and was opened in 1991, as the largest indoor arena at the time in the UK...
, BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a... - 1999 AberdeenAberdeenAberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, ScotlandScotlandScotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the... - 2002, 2005, 2007, 2009 National Squash CentreNational Squash CentreThe National Squash Centre is a squash venue in Eastlands, Manchester, England which was constructed for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The National Squash Centre is part of the Sportcity complex....
, ManchesterManchesterManchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater... - 2003-2004 Albert HallAlbert Hall, NottinghamThe Albert Hall, Nottingham, is a City Centre Conference and Concert venue, situated in Nottingham, England.-History:The original Albert Hall was started in 1873 as a Nottingham Temperance Hall. Watson Fothergill, a local architect won the commission. On completion the building cost around £15,000 ,...
, NottinghamNottinghamNottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group... - 2006 University of NottinghamUniversity of NottinghamThe University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
, Nottingham - 2008 Echo Arena, LiverpoolLiverpoolLiverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
- 2012 The O2The O2 (London)The O2, visually typeset in branding as The O2, is a large entertainment district on the Greenwich peninsula in South East London, England, including an indoor arena, a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars and restaurants...
, London
Decline
After being staged at the Wembley Conference CentreWembley Conference Centre
Wembley Conference Centre was a conference centre near Wembley Stadium, Wembley, in London, England.-History:Opened in 1977, it was the first purpose built Conference Centre in the UK. Events included conferences, corporate hospitality, annual general meetings, banquets and sports events including...
for 10 years until 1994 with some capacity crowds, the event began to move around Britain with eight different venues over the next 17 years - only twice staying in the same venue for consecutive years.
The competition suffered much uncertainty as it continued to move around the country. In 1999, the event was nearly dropped due to lack of sponsorship, but was saved by a last minute deal.. A deal with Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
was signed in 2000 to cover the event saw record prize money of £110,000 but by the following year it had moved again to Birmingham's National Indoor Arena..
Long term deals were agreed, but subsequently terminated early casting doubts over the staging of the event. A seven year deal to play at the National Indoor Arena
National Indoor Arena
The National Indoor Arena is a large indoor arena and is owned by the NEC Group. It is situated in central Birmingham, England and was opened in 1991, as the largest indoor arena at the time in the UK...
in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
from 2000 was terminated after two. Fablon Investments cash injection over eight years was pulled in 2002 after less than two years. Promoters John Beddington and John Nimmick moved the Open to Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
but they ended their involvement in 2005, again after two years.
Shorter term agreements also began falling through, the Royal Horticultural Halls in London was announced as the venue for the 2005 British Open, but that agreement ended up scrapped with Manchester stepping in to host. Dunlop
Dunlop Sport
Dunlop Sport is a tennis, squash, golf, badminton, clothing, travel and bicycle equipment brand, that specializes in sporting goods.After Dunlop Holdings was acquired by BTR plc in 1985, Dunlop Sport was combined with the Slazenger brand which Dunlop had acquired in 1959 to form Dunlop Slazenger...
pulled out of their sponsorship in 2008, but the competition staggered on. The 2010 event was postponed as organisers tried to get the event moved back to London, but by the time the £200,000 headline sponsor withdrew their support the 2011 competition was also cancelled.
England Squash
England Squash
England Squash is the governing body of Squash and Racquetball in England. Its objects are to promote and develop Squash and to advance and safeguard the interests of the sport and the governing body...
still have plans to hold the British Open in May 2012 at The O2
The O2 (London)
The O2, visually typeset in branding as The O2, is a large entertainment district on the Greenwich peninsula in South East London, England, including an indoor arena, a music club, a Cineworld cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars and restaurants...
with a new sponsor secured
Men's championship
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
| 1930 |  Charles ReadCharles Read (squash player) Charles R. Read was a professional squash player from England, where professional squash began in 1907. Read was based at the Queen's Club in London, and beat C. Bannister of the Bath Club 15-5, 15-13 at the Bath Club to win the first English professional championship title... |
Appointed Champion | |
| 1931 | Don Butcher Don Butcher Donald Butcher, a squash player from England, was the first player to actually win the British Open men's title .Butcher was a professional squash player based at the Conservative Club in London when he played in the first British Open final in December 1930... |
Charles Read Charles Read (squash player) Charles R. Read was a professional squash player from England, where professional squash began in 1907. Read was based at the Queen's Club in London, and beat C. Bannister of the Bath Club 15-5, 15-13 at the Bath Club to win the first English professional championship title... |
9–6, 9–5, 9–5 and 9–3, 9–5, 9–3 |
| 1932 | Don Butcher Don Butcher Donald Butcher, a squash player from England, was the first player to actually win the British Open men's title .Butcher was a professional squash player based at the Conservative Club in London when he played in the first British Open final in December 1930... |
Charles Arnold |
9–0, 9–0, 9–0 and 9–3, 9–0, 9–5 |
| 1933 |  F.D. Amr BeyF. D. Amr Bey Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr... |
Don Butcher Don Butcher Donald Butcher, a squash player from England, was the first player to actually win the British Open men's title .Butcher was a professional squash player based at the Conservative Club in London when he played in the first British Open final in December 1930... |
9–0, 9–7, 9–1 and 9–5, 6–9, 9–2, 9–1, 9–4 |
| 1934 | F.D. Amr Bey F. D. Amr Bey Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr... |
No Challenger | |
| 1935 | F.D. Amr Bey F. D. Amr Bey Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr... |
Don Butcher Don Butcher Donald Butcher, a squash player from England, was the first player to actually win the British Open men's title .Butcher was a professional squash player based at the Conservative Club in London when he played in the first British Open final in December 1930... |
9–4, 8–10, 10–8, 9–0 and 9–6, 6–9, 9–2, 0–9, 9–5 |
| 1936 | F.D. Amr Bey F. D. Amr Bey Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr... |
Jim Dear Jim Dear James "Jim" Dear was an English racquets, court tennis, and squash player who effectively won world titles in three different sports during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.... |
9–3, 6–9, 8–10, 9–2, 9–4 and 9–4, 9–7, 3–9, 9–7 |
| 1937 | F.D. Amr Bey F. D. Amr Bey Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr... |
Jim Dear Jim Dear James "Jim" Dear was an English racquets, court tennis, and squash player who effectively won world titles in three different sports during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.... |
9–7, 7–9, 9–7, 5–9, 9–6 and 9–7, 8–10, 9–1, 9–6 |
| 1938 | F.D. Amr Bey F. D. Amr Bey Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr... |
Jim Dear Jim Dear James "Jim" Dear was an English racquets, court tennis, and squash player who effectively won world titles in three different sports during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.... |
10–8, 10–8, 4–9, 1–9, 9–4 and 9–7, 8–10, 9–6, 9–5 |
| 1939 | Jim Dear Jim Dear James "Jim" Dear was an English racquets, court tennis, and squash player who effectively won world titles in three different sports during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.... |
Bert Biddle |
5–9, 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5 and 6–9, 9–1, 9–2, 9–6 |
| 1940 | No competition (World War II) | ||
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| 1947 | Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim was a squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947-1950.-Playing career:... |
Jim Dear Jim Dear James "Jim" Dear was an English racquets, court tennis, and squash player who effectively won world titles in three different sports during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.... |
9–4, 9–1, 9–3 and 5–9, 7–9, 9–8, 9–7, 9–4 |
| 1948 | Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim was a squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947-1950.-Playing career:... |
Jim Dear Jim Dear James "Jim" Dear was an English racquets, court tennis, and squash player who effectively won world titles in three different sports during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.... |
9–5, 9–3, 5–9, 1–9, 10–8 |
| 1949 | Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim was a squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947-1950.-Playing career:... |
Brian Phillips |
9–4, 9–2, 9–10, 9–4 |
| 1950 | Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim was a squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947-1950.-Playing career:... |
 Abdul Bari |
9–4, 9–2, 9–7 |
| 1951 |  Hashim KhanHashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim was a squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947-1950.-Playing career:... |
9–5, 9–0, 9–0 |
| 1952 | Hashim Khan Hashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim was a squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947-1950.-Playing career:... |
9–5, 9–7, 9–0 |
| 1953 |  Thomas CunninghamThomas Cunningham Thomas Jefferson Cunningham was a politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He served as that state's fourteenth Secretary of State, serving two terms from January 5, 1891 to January 7, 1895. He was a Democrat and served under Governor George Wilbur Peck.He resided in Chippewa Falls,... |
R.B.R. Wilson |
9–2, 8–10, 9–1, 9–0 |
| 1954 | Hashim Khan Hashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
6–9, 9–6, 9–6, 7–9, 9–5 |
| 1955 | Hashim Khan Hashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
9–7, 7–9, 9–7, 5–9, 9–7 |
| 1956 | Hashim Khan Hashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
Roshan Khan Roshan Khan Roshan Khan was a squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1950s and early-1960s, and won the British Open title in 1957... |
9–4, 9–2, 5–9, 9–5 |
| 1957 | Roshan Khan Roshan Khan Roshan Khan was a squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1950s and early-1960s, and won the British Open title in 1957... |
Hashim Khan Hashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
6–9, 9–5, 9–2, 9–1 |
| 1958 | Hashim Khan Hashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
9–7, 6–9, 9–6, 9–7 |
| 1959 | Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
Mo Khan |
9–5, 9–0, 9–1 |
| 1960 | Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
Roshan Khan Roshan Khan Roshan Khan was a squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1950s and early-1960s, and won the British Open title in 1957... |
9–1, 9–0, 9–0 |
| 1961 | Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
Mo Khan |
6–9, 9–1, 9–4, 0–9, 9–2 |
| 1962 | Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
Mo Khan |
9–6, 7–9, 10–8, 2–9, 9–4 |
| 1963 | Mo Khan |
A.A. AbouTaleb A. A. AbouTaleb Abdelfattah AbouTaleb, better known as "A.A. AbouTaleb", or simply "AbouTaleb", was a squash player from Egypt. During the 1960s, he won the British Open three times.... |
9–4, 5–9, 3–9, 10–8, 9–6 |
| 1964 | A.A. AbouTaleb A. A. AbouTaleb Abdelfattah AbouTaleb, better known as "A.A. AbouTaleb", or simply "AbouTaleb", was a squash player from Egypt. During the 1960s, he won the British Open three times.... |
 Mike OddyMike Oddy Michael "Mike" Oddy is a former squash player from Scotland. He was one of the game's leading players in the 1960s. He played in an era where the sport was dominated by great players from Pakistan and Egypt Michael "Mike" Oddy is a former squash player from Scotland. He was one of the game's... |
9–3, 9–7, 9–0 |
| 1965 | A.A. AbouTaleb A. A. AbouTaleb Abdelfattah AbouTaleb, better known as "A.A. AbouTaleb", or simply "AbouTaleb", was a squash player from Egypt. During the 1960s, he won the British Open three times.... |
Ibrahim Amin Ibrahim Amin -Career:In 1965, Amin finished runner-up at the British Open, losing 9–0, 0–9, 9–1, 9–6 in the final to fellow Egyptian player, A.A. AbouTaleb.-References:... |
9–0, 0–9, 9–1, 9–6 |
| 1966 | A.A. AbouTaleb A. A. AbouTaleb Abdelfattah AbouTaleb, better known as "A.A. AbouTaleb", or simply "AbouTaleb", was a squash player from Egypt. During the 1960s, he won the British Open three times.... |
Aftab Jawaid Aftab Jawaid Aftab Jawaid is a former squash player from Pakistan, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1960s. He won the British Amateur championship three times , and finished runner-up at the British Open three times .- External links :*... |
9–6, 5–9, 9–3, 9–1 |
| 1967 | Jonah Barrington |
Aftab Jawaid Aftab Jawaid Aftab Jawaid is a former squash player from Pakistan, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1960s. He won the British Amateur championship three times , and finished runner-up at the British Open three times .- External links :*... |
9–2, 5–9, 9–2, 9–2 |
| 1968 | Jonah Barrington |
A.A. AbouTaleb A. A. AbouTaleb Abdelfattah AbouTaleb, better known as "A.A. AbouTaleb", or simply "AbouTaleb", was a squash player from Egypt. During the 1960s, he won the British Open three times.... |
9–6, 9–0, 9–5 |
| 1969 |  Geoff HuntGeoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Cam Nancarrow Cam Nancarrow Cam Nancarrow is a former squash player from Australia, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1960s and 1970s. He won the World Amateur Individual Championship in 1967, having finished runner-up in that competition in 1967 and 1971... |
9–5, 9–4, 9–0 |
| 1970 | Jonah Barrington |
Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
9–7, 3–9, 9–4, 9–4 |
| 1971 | Jonah Barrington |
Aftab Jawaid Aftab Jawaid Aftab Jawaid is a former squash player from Pakistan, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1960s. He won the British Amateur championship three times , and finished runner-up at the British Open three times .- External links :*... |
9–1, 9–2, 9–6 |
| 1972 | Jonah Barrington |
Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
0–9, 9–7, 10–8, 6–9, 9–7 |
| 1973 | Jonah Barrington |
Gogi Alauddin Gogi Alauddin Gogi Alauddin is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the game's leading players in the 1970s.... |
9–4, 9–3, 9–2 |
| 1974 | Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Mo Yasin Mo Yasin Mohammed "Mo" Yasin is a squash coach and retired squash player from Pakistan. One of the leading players in the game in the 1970s, Yasin was a finalist in the 1974 British Open.-External links:*... |
Walkover |
| 1975 | Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1970s and 1980s. His biggest triumph was winning the British Open in 1975.... |
Gogi Alauddin Gogi Alauddin Gogi Alauddin is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the game's leading players in the 1970s.... |
9–7, 9–6, 9–1 |
| 1976 | Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Mohibullah Khan Mohibullah Khan Mohibullah Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the game's leading players in the 1970s, reaching a career-high ranking of World No. 2. He was runner-up at the inaugural World Open in 1975, and at the British Open in 1976, losing on both occasions to Australia's Geoff Hunt.In... |
7–9, 9–4, 8–10, 9–2, 9–2 |
| 1977 | Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Cam Nancarrow Cam Nancarrow Cam Nancarrow is a former squash player from Australia, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1960s and 1970s. He won the World Amateur Individual Championship in 1967, having finished runner-up in that competition in 1967 and 1971... |
9–4, 9–4, 8–10, 9–4 |
| 1978 | Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1970s and 1980s. His biggest triumph was winning the British Open in 1975.... |
7–9, 9–1, 9–1, 9–2 |
| 1979 | Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1970s and 1980s. His biggest triumph was winning the British Open in 1975.... |
2–9, 9–7, 9–0, 6–9, 9–3 |
| 1980 | Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1970s and 1980s. His biggest triumph was winning the British Open in 1975.... |
9–3, 9–2, 1–9, 9–1 |
| 1981 | Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
9–2, 9–7, 5–9, 9–7 |
| 1982 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Hiddy Jahan Hiddy Jahan Hidayet "Hiddy" Jahan is a squash player who was ranked among the top-6 players in the world from 1970 through to 1986.A serious accident almost killed him in 1967... |
9–2, 10–9, 9–3 |
| 1983 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Gamal Awad Gamal Awad Gamal Awad was a squash player from Egypt.Awad became the Egyptian national champion in 1976, and won the British Amateur championship in 1977 and 1978... |
9–2, 9–5, 9–1 |
| 1984 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman Qamar Zaman is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game in the 1970s and 1980s. His biggest triumph was winning the British Open in 1975.... |
9–0, 9–3, 9–5 |
| 1985 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Chris Dittmar Chris Dittmar Chris Dittmar is an Australian sports commentator who was formerly the World No. 1-ranked men's squash player.... |
9–3, 9–2, 9–5 |
| 1986 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
 Ross NormanRoss Norman Ross Norman is a former professional squash player from New Zealand. He is best remembered for winning the World Open in 1986, when he beat Jahangir Khan of Pakistan in the final 9-5, 9-7, 7-9, 9-1. The win marked the end of an unbeaten run for Khan that had stretched for over five years . Norman... |
9–6, 9–4, 9–6 |
| 1987 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
9–6, 9–0, 9–5 |
| 1988 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Rodney Martin Rodney Martin Rodney Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia. He is best known for winning the World Open in 1991, beating the legendary Pakistani player Jahangir Khan in the final 14-17, 15-9, 15-4, 15-13... |
9–2, 9–10, 9–0, 9–1 |
| 1989 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Rodney Martin Rodney Martin Rodney Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia. He is best known for winning the World Open in 1991, beating the legendary Pakistani player Jahangir Khan in the final 14-17, 15-9, 15-4, 15-13... |
9–2, 3–9, 9–5, 0–9, 9–2 |
| 1990 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Rodney Martin Rodney Martin Rodney Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia. He is best known for winning the World Open in 1991, beating the legendary Pakistani player Jahangir Khan in the final 14-17, 15-9, 15-4, 15-13... |
9–6, 10–8, 9–1 |
| 1991 | Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
2–9, 9–4, 9–4, 9–0 |
| 1992 | Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
Chris Robertson |
9–7, 10–9, 9–5 |
| 1993 | Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
Chris Dittmar Chris Dittmar Chris Dittmar is an Australian sports commentator who was formerly the World No. 1-ranked men's squash player.... |
9–6, 9–5, 6–9, 9–2 |
| 1994 | Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
Brett Martin Brett Martin Brett Martin is a former professional squash player who was among the game's leading players in the late-1980s and early-1990s. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 2 in 1994.... |
9–1, 9–0, 9–10, 9–1 |
| 1995 | Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
Peter Marshall Peter Marshall (squash player) Peter Marshall is a former professional squash player from England.With his unique double-handed playing style, Marshall finished runner-up to the great Pakistani player Jansher Khan at the World Open in 1994 and the British Open in 1995. When he reached the World No... |
15–4, 15–4, 15–5 |
| 1996 | Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
Rodney Eyles Rodney Eyles Rodney Eyles is a former professional squash player from Australia. He is best remembered for winning the World Open title in 1997.... |
15–13, 15–8, 15–10 |
| 1997 | Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
Peter Nicol Peter Nicol Peter Nicol, MBE , is a former professional squash player from the United Kingdom, who represented first Scotland and then England in international squash. In 1998, while still competing for Scotland, he became the first player from the UK to hold the World No. 1 ranking... |
17–15, 9–15, 15–12, 8–15, 15–8 |
| 1998 | Peter Nicol Peter Nicol Peter Nicol, MBE , is a former professional squash player from the United Kingdom, who represented first Scotland and then England in international squash. In 1998, while still competing for Scotland, he became the first player from the UK to hold the World No. 1 ranking... |
Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
17–16, 15–4, 15–5 |
| 1999 |  Jonathon PowerJonathon Power Jonathon Tyler Power is a retired professional squash player from Canada. In 1999, he became the first North American squash player to reach the World No. 1 ranking... |
Peter Nicol Peter Nicol Peter Nicol, MBE , is a former professional squash player from the United Kingdom, who represented first Scotland and then England in international squash. In 1998, while still competing for Scotland, he became the first player from the UK to hold the World No. 1 ranking... |
15–17, 15–12, rtd |
| 2000 |  David EvansDavid Evans (squash player) David Evans is a squash player from Wales. He won the British Open in 2000, beating Paul Price of Australia in the final 15-11, 15-6, 15-10. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 3 in February 2001.... |
Paul Price Paul Price Paul Price is a squash player from Australia. He finished runner-up at the British Open in 2000, and reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 4 in August 2001.- External links :* * *... |
15–11, 15–6, 15–10 |
| 2001 | David Palmer David Palmer (squash player) David Palmer is a professional squash player from Australia. He won the Super Series finals in 2002, the World Open in 2002 and 2006; the British Open in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2008; and the Australian Open in 2008. He attained World No... |
Chris Walker Chris Walker (squash player) Chris Walker is a squash coach and former professional squash player from England.Walker was a member of the England teams which won the World Team Squash Championships in 1995 and 1997. He finished runner-up at the British Open in 2001... |
12–15, 13–15, 15–2, 15–9, 15–5 |
| 2002 | Peter Nicol Peter Nicol Peter Nicol, MBE , is a former professional squash player from the United Kingdom, who represented first Scotland and then England in international squash. In 1998, while still competing for Scotland, he became the first player from the UK to hold the World No. 1 ranking... |
John White John White (squash player) John White is a former World No. 1 squash player.White finished runner-up at both the World Open and the British Open in 2002. He won the PSA Masters title in 2003 . He also won the British National Championships in 2004... |
15–9, 15–8, 15–8 |
| 2003 | David Palmer David Palmer (squash player) David Palmer is a professional squash player from Australia. He won the Super Series finals in 2002, the World Open in 2002 and 2006; the British Open in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2008; and the Australian Open in 2008. He attained World No... |
Peter Nicol Peter Nicol Peter Nicol, MBE , is a former professional squash player from the United Kingdom, who represented first Scotland and then England in international squash. In 1998, while still competing for Scotland, he became the first player from the UK to hold the World No. 1 ranking... |
15–13, 15–13, 15–8 |
| 2004 | David Palmer David Palmer (squash player) David Palmer is a professional squash player from Australia. He won the Super Series finals in 2002, the World Open in 2002 and 2006; the British Open in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2008; and the Australian Open in 2008. He attained World No... |
Amr Shabana Amr Shabana Amr Shabana is a professional squash player from Egypt. He won the World Open in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009, and reached the World No. 1 ranking in 2006.-Career overview:... |
10–11 (4–6), 11–7, 11–10 (3–1), 11–7 |
| 2005 | Anthony Ricketts Anthony Ricketts Anthony Ricketts is a former professional squash player from Australia.Ricketts won the British Open in 2005, beating James Willstrop in the final 11-7, 11-9, 11-7... |
James Willstrop James Willstrop James Willstrop is a professional squash player from England.-Biography:Willstrop is recognised as a young squash talent with a big future ahead of him... |
11–7, 11–9, 11–7 |
| 2006 | Nick Matthew Nick Matthew Nicholas Matthew is a professional squash player from England who won the British Open in 2006 and 2009 and is the reigning World Champion. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 1 in June 2010... |
 Thierry LincouThierry Lincou Thierry Lincou is a professional squash player from France. He reached the World No. 1 ranking in January 2004... |
11–8, 5–11, 11–4, 9–11, 11–6 |
| 2007 | Grégory Gaultier Gregory Gaultier Grégory Gaultier is a professional squash player from France. He won the British Open in 2007, and finished runner-up at the World Open in 2006 and 2007.... |
Thierry Lincou Thierry Lincou Thierry Lincou is a professional squash player from France. He reached the World No. 1 ranking in January 2004... |
11–4, 10–11 (0–2), 11–6, 11–3 |
| 2008 | David Palmer David Palmer (squash player) David Palmer is a professional squash player from Australia. He won the Super Series finals in 2002, the World Open in 2002 and 2006; the British Open in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2008; and the Australian Open in 2008. He attained World No... |
James Willstrop James Willstrop James Willstrop is a professional squash player from England.-Biography:Willstrop is recognised as a young squash talent with a big future ahead of him... |
11–9, 11–9, 8–11, 6–11, 11–10 (3–1) |
| 2009 | Nick Matthew Nick Matthew Nicholas Matthew is a professional squash player from England who won the British Open in 2006 and 2009 and is the reigning World Champion. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 1 in June 2010... |
James Willstrop James Willstrop James Willstrop is a professional squash player from England.-Biography:Willstrop is recognised as a young squash talent with a big future ahead of him... |
8–11, 11–8, 7–11, 11–3, 12–10 |
| 2010 | not held | ||
| 2011 | not held | ||
Note:
1) From 1931 to 1947, the men's championship was decided by a best-of-three-matches contest between the defending champion and a single challenger (the third match was never required, as the ultimate champion won the first two matches on each of the occasions in which the final was played with this format). The championship has been played using a 'knockout' format since 1948.
2) Peter Nicol changed his nationality in 2001.
List of British Open Men's champions by number of victories
| Champion | Number of titles |
| Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan Jahangir Khan, HI, is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times... |
10 |
| Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt Geoffrey Brian Hunt, MBE , is a retired Australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history.... |
8 |
| Hashim Khan Hashim Khan Hashim Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open seven times between 1951 and 1958.Hashim Khan was born in Nawakille , a small village near Peshawar, in British India to an ethnic Pashtun family. The year of his birth is usually reported as 1916, though this has been... |
7 |
| Jonah Barrington |
6 |
| F.D. Amr Bey F. D. Amr Bey Abdelfattah Amr , better known as "F.D. Amr Bey" or simply "Amr Bey", was an Egyptian diplomat and squash player. He won the British Open men's title six consecutive times , and is considered the first truly dominant squash player in the sport.-Name:Amr's full legal name in Arabic is Abdelfattah Amr... |
6 |
| Jansher Khan Jansher Khan Jansher Khan is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players of all time. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times.Jansher is of Peshwari ethnicity. He came from... |
6 |
| Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim was a squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947-1950.-Playing career:... |
4 |
| Azam Khan Azam Khan (squash player) Azam Khan is a former squash player from Pakistan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962.Azam was introduced to squash by his older brother, Hashim Khan, who was also one of the world's top squash players in his time. After winning the British Open in 1951, Hashim recruited Azam... |
4 |
| David Palmer David Palmer (squash player) David Palmer is a professional squash player from Australia. He won the Super Series finals in 2002, the World Open in 2002 and 2006; the British Open in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2008; and the Australian Open in 2008. He attained World No... |
4 |
Men's champions by country
| Champions | Runner-up | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 18 | ||
| 13 | 14 | ||
| 7 | 7 | ||
| 6 | 3 | ||
| 1 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 1 | |||
Women's championship
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
| 1922 | Joyce Cave Joyce Cave Joyce I. Cave was an English squash player who won the inaugural women's British Open tournament in 1922, defeating Nancy Cave in the final 11–15, 15–10, 15–9. She also won the tournament in 1925 and 1929, defeating Nancy Cave and Cecily Fenwick respectively in the final.-External links:**... |
Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
11–15, 15–10, 15–9 |
| 1923 | Silvia Huntsman Silvia Huntsman Sheila Macintosh was an English squash player who won the British Open in 1923. She won the title by defeating her compatriot Nancy Cave in the final with a score of 6–15, 15–9, 17–15.-External links:**... |
Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
6–15, 15–9, 17–15 |
| 1924 | Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
Joyce Cave Joyce Cave Joyce I. Cave was an English squash player who won the inaugural women's British Open tournament in 1922, defeating Nancy Cave in the final 11–15, 15–10, 15–9. She also won the tournament in 1925 and 1929, defeating Nancy Cave and Cecily Fenwick respectively in the final.-External links:**... |
15–8, 15–13 |
| 1925 | Joyce Cave Joyce Cave Joyce I. Cave was an English squash player who won the inaugural women's British Open tournament in 1922, defeating Nancy Cave in the final 11–15, 15–10, 15–9. She also won the tournament in 1925 and 1929, defeating Nancy Cave and Cecily Fenwick respectively in the final.-External links:**... |
Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
15–3, 6–15, 16–13 |
| 1926 | Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1926, 1927 and 1931. She was also the runner-up at championship three consecutive times from 1928 to 1930.-External links:**... |
Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
15–12, 15–11 |
| 1927 | Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1926, 1927 and 1931. She was also the runner-up at championship three consecutive times from 1928 to 1930.-External links:**... |
Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
4–9, 9–6, 9–2, 9–5 |
| 1928 | Joyce Cave Joyce Cave Joyce I. Cave was an English squash player who won the inaugural women's British Open tournament in 1922, defeating Nancy Cave in the final 11–15, 15–10, 15–9. She also won the tournament in 1925 and 1929, defeating Nancy Cave and Cecily Fenwick respectively in the final.-External links:**... |
Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1926, 1927 and 1931. She was also the runner-up at championship three consecutive times from 1928 to 1930.-External links:**... |
4–9, 9–5, 10–9, 9–6 |
| 1929 | Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1926, 1927 and 1931. She was also the runner-up at championship three consecutive times from 1928 to 1930.-External links:**... |
9–6, 3–9, 9–2, 3–9, 9–6 |
| 1930 | Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1926, 1927 and 1931. She was also the runner-up at championship three consecutive times from 1928 to 1930.-External links:**... |
10–8, 9–1, 7–9, 9–5 |
| 1931 | Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick Cecily Fenwick was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1926, 1927 and 1931. She was also the runner-up at championship three consecutive times from 1928 to 1930.-External links:**... |
Nancy Cave Nancy Cave Nancy F. Cave was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in 1924, 1929 and 1930. She was also the runner-up in the championship in 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931.-External links:**... |
9–7, 10–8, 9–10, 9–1 |
| 1932 | Susan Noel Susan Noel Susan Noel-Powell was an English squash and tennis player.-Achievements in squash:Noel won the British Open three times in a row from 1932 to 1934. She won the final in straight sets on all three occasions. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1939, when she lost to Margot Lumb.Noel... |
Joyce Cave Joyce Cave Joyce I. Cave was an English squash player who won the inaugural women's British Open tournament in 1922, defeating Nancy Cave in the final 11–15, 15–10, 15–9. She also won the tournament in 1925 and 1929, defeating Nancy Cave and Cecily Fenwick respectively in the final.-External links:**... |
9–5, 9–7, 9–1 |
| 1933 | Susan Noel Susan Noel Susan Noel-Powell was an English squash and tennis player.-Achievements in squash:Noel won the British Open three times in a row from 1932 to 1934. She won the final in straight sets on all three occasions. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1939, when she lost to Margot Lumb.Noel... |
Sheila Keith-Jones |
9–4, 9–0, 9–2 |
| 1934 | Susan Noel Susan Noel Susan Noel-Powell was an English squash and tennis player.-Achievements in squash:Noel won the British Open three times in a row from 1932 to 1934. She won the final in straight sets on all three occasions. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1939, when she lost to Margot Lumb.Noel... |
Margot Lumb Margot Lumb Margot Lumb was an English squash player who won the British Open five times in a row from 1935-39. She won all five finals in straight sets. She was also the runner-up at the championshipship in 1934, when she lost to Susan Noel.... |
9–7, 9–0, 9–6 |
| 1935 | Margot Lumb Margot Lumb Margot Lumb was an English squash player who won the British Open five times in a row from 1935-39. She won all five finals in straight sets. She was also the runner-up at the championshipship in 1934, when she lost to Susan Noel.... |
Anne Lytton-Milbanke |
9–4, 9–0, 9–1 |
| 1936 | Margot Lumb Margot Lumb Margot Lumb was an English squash player who won the British Open five times in a row from 1935-39. She won all five finals in straight sets. She was also the runner-up at the championshipship in 1934, when she lost to Susan Noel.... |
Anne Lytton-Milbanke |
9–5, 9–5, 9–4 |
| 1937 | Margot Lumb Margot Lumb Margot Lumb was an English squash player who won the British Open five times in a row from 1935-39. She won all five finals in straight sets. She was also the runner-up at the championshipship in 1934, when she lost to Susan Noel.... |
Sheila McKechnie |
9–3, 9–2, 9–0 |
| 1938 | Margot Lumb Margot Lumb Margot Lumb was an English squash player who won the British Open five times in a row from 1935-39. She won all five finals in straight sets. She was also the runner-up at the championshipship in 1934, when she lost to Susan Noel.... |
Sheila McKechnie |
9–3, 9–2, 9–1 |
| 1939 | Margot Lumb Margot Lumb Margot Lumb was an English squash player who won the British Open five times in a row from 1935-39. She won all five finals in straight sets. She was also the runner-up at the championshipship in 1934, when she lost to Susan Noel.... |
Susan Noel Susan Noel Susan Noel-Powell was an English squash and tennis player.-Achievements in squash:Noel won the British Open three times in a row from 1932 to 1934. She won the final in straight sets on all three occasions. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1939, when she lost to Margot Lumb.Noel... |
9–6, 9–1, 9–7 |
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| 1947 | Joan Curry Joan Curry Joan Curry was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from... |
Alice Teague |
9–3, 10–9, 9–5 |
| 1948 | Joan Curry Joan Curry Joan Curry was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from... |
Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8 |
| 1949 | Joan Curry Joan Curry Joan Curry was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from... |
Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
2–9, 9–3, 10–8, 9–0 |
| 1950 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Joan Curry Joan Curry Joan Curry was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from... |
9–4, 9–3, 9–0 |
| 1951 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Joan Curry Joan Curry Joan Curry was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from... |
9–1, 2–9, 9–3, 9–4 |
| 1952 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Joan Curry Joan Curry Joan Curry was an English squash player who won the British Open three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from... |
9–3, 9–1, 9–5 |
| 1953 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Marjorie Townsend |
9–4, 9–2, 9–4 |
| 1954 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Sheila Speight Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh was an English squash player who won the British Open in 1960. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 and in 1959.... |
9–3, 9–1, 9–7 |
| 1955 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Ruth Turner |
9–5, 9–3, 9–6 |
| 1956 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Sheila Speight Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh was an English squash player who won the British Open in 1960. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 and in 1959.... |
9–6, 9–4, 9–2 |
| 1957 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Sheila Speight Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh was an English squash player who won the British Open in 1960. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 and in 1959.... |
4–9, 9–5, 9–1, 9–6 |
| 1958 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh was an English squash player who won the British Open in 1960. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 and in 1959.... (née Speight) |
9–7, 6–9, 9–6, 9–7 |
| 1959 | Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh was an English squash player who won the British Open in 1960. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 and in 1959.... |
9–4, 9–1, 9–5 |
| 1960 | Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh Sheila Macintosh was an English squash player who won the British Open in 1960. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 and in 1959.... |
Fran Marshall Fran Marshall Fran Marshall is a retired squash player from England. She won the British Open in 1961, defeating Ruth Turner in the final in straight sets 9–3, 9–5, 9–1. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1969.... |
4–9, 8–9, 9–5, 9–3, 9–6 |
| 1961 | Fran Marshall Fran Marshall Fran Marshall is a retired squash player from England. She won the British Open in 1961, defeating Ruth Turner in the final in straight sets 9–3, 9–5, 9–1. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1969.... |
Ruth Turner |
9–3, 9–5, 9–1 |
| 1962 | Heather Blundell Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Fran Marshall Fran Marshall Fran Marshall is a retired squash player from England. She won the British Open in 1961, defeating Ruth Turner in the final in straight sets 9–3, 9–5, 9–1. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1969.... |
9–6, 9–5, 9–4 |
| 1963 | Heather Blundell Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Fran Marshall Fran Marshall Fran Marshall is a retired squash player from England. She won the British Open in 1961, defeating Ruth Turner in the final in straight sets 9–3, 9–5, 9–1. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1969.... |
9–4, 9–2, 9–6 |
| 1964 | Heather Blundell Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Fran Marshall Fran Marshall Fran Marshall is a retired squash player from England. She won the British Open in 1961, defeating Ruth Turner in the final in straight sets 9–3, 9–5, 9–1. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1969.... |
9–2, 9–2, 9–1 |
| 1965 | Heather Blundell Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Anna Craven-Smith |
9–0, 9–1, 9–2 |
| 1966 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... (née Blundell) |
Anna Craven-Smith |
9–0, 9–0, 10–8 |
| 1967 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Anna Craven-Smith |
9–1, 10–8, 9–6 |
| 1968 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Bev Johnson |
9–0, 9–0, 9–0 |
| 1969 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Fran Marshall Fran Marshall Fran Marshall is a retired squash player from England. She won the British Open in 1961, defeating Ruth Turner in the final in straight sets 9–3, 9–5, 9–1. She was also the runner-up at the championship in 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1969.... |
9–2, 9–0, 9–0 |
| 1970 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
 Marcia Roche |
9–1, 9–1, 9–0 |
| 1971 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Jenny Irving |
9–0, 9–3, 9–1 |
| 1972 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Kathy Malan |
9–1, 9–1, 9–2 |
| 1973 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
C. Fleming |
9–1, 9–0, 9–1 |
| 1974 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Sue Cogswell Sue Cogswell Sue Cogswell is a retired squash player from England. She was runner-up at the inaugural women's World Open championship in 1979, where she lost in the final to the Australian player Heather McKay 6–9, 9–3, 9–1, 9–4. Cogswell was also a three-time runner-up at the British Open, losing in the final... |
9–2, 9–1, 9–2 |
| 1975 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Marion Jackman Marion Jackman Marion Jackman is a retired squash player from Australia.Jackman began playing squash in 1962 and, having retired temporarily several times, finally stopped playing in 2003.... |
9–3, 9–1, 9–5 |
| 1976 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Sue Newman Sue Newman Sue Newman is a former squash player from Australia. She won the British Open in 1978, beating her fellow Australian player Vicki Hoffman in the final 9-4, 9-7, 9-2. Newman was also runner-up at the British Open in 1976, when she lost in the final to Australia's Heather McKay.-References:... |
9–2, 9–4, 9–2 |
| 1977 | Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
Barbara Wall Barbara Wall Barbara Wall is a former squash player from Australia.Wall turned professional in 1973, the first Australian woman to do so. She travelled overseas in 1976 and the following year, though unseeded, managed to make the final of the British Open, where she lost to Heather McKay... |
9–3, 9–1, 9–2 |
| 1978 | Sue Newman Sue Newman Sue Newman is a former squash player from Australia. She won the British Open in 1978, beating her fellow Australian player Vicki Hoffman in the final 9-4, 9-7, 9-2. Newman was also runner-up at the British Open in 1976, when she lost in the final to Australia's Heather McKay.-References:... |
Vicki Hoffmann Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell BEM is a former World No. 1 squash player from Australia. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late-1970s through to the mid-1990s... |
9–4, 9–7, 9–2 |
| 1979 | Barbara Wall Barbara Wall Barbara Wall is a former squash player from Australia.Wall turned professional in 1973, the first Australian woman to do so. She travelled overseas in 1976 and the following year, though unseeded, managed to make the final of the British Open, where she lost to Heather McKay... |
Sue Cogswell Sue Cogswell Sue Cogswell is a retired squash player from England. She was runner-up at the inaugural women's World Open championship in 1979, where she lost in the final to the Australian player Heather McKay 6–9, 9–3, 9–1, 9–4. Cogswell was also a three-time runner-up at the British Open, losing in the final... |
8–10, 6–9, 9–4, 9–4, 9–3 |
| 1980 | Vicki Hoffmann Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell BEM is a former World No. 1 squash player from Australia. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late-1970s through to the mid-1990s... |
Sue Cogswell Sue Cogswell Sue Cogswell is a retired squash player from England. She was runner-up at the inaugural women's World Open championship in 1979, where she lost in the final to the Australian player Heather McKay 6–9, 9–3, 9–1, 9–4. Cogswell was also a three-time runner-up at the British Open, losing in the final... |
9–5, 9–5, 9–3 |
| 1981 | Vicki Hoffmann Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell BEM is a former World No. 1 squash player from Australia. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late-1970s through to the mid-1990s... |
Margaret Zachariah Margaret Zachariah Margaret Zachariah is a former squash player from Australia. In 1981, she was runner-up to her fellow Australian player Vicki Cardwell at the British Open. She won the Australian Amateur Championship in 1977, and captured four Victorian state amateur squash championship titles in 1974, 1975, 1976... |
9–6, 9–4, 9–0 |
| 1982 | Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell BEM is a former World No. 1 squash player from Australia. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late-1970s through to the mid-1990s... (née Hoffmann) |
Lisa Opie Lisa Opie Lisa Opie OBE is a retired British squash player, who was one of the game's leading woman players in the 1980s and early-1990s. Her biggest success was winning the British Open in 1991, and until the rise of Cassie Campion she was England's number 1 player.Born and raised in Guernsey, she was... |
9–4, 5–9, 9–4, 9–4 |
| 1983 | Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell BEM is a former World No. 1 squash player from Australia. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late-1970s through to the mid-1990s... |
Lisa Opie Lisa Opie Lisa Opie OBE is a retired British squash player, who was one of the game's leading woman players in the 1980s and early-1990s. Her biggest success was winning the British Open in 1991, and until the rise of Cassie Campion she was England's number 1 player.Born and raised in Guernsey, she was... |
9–10, 9–6, 9–4, 9–5 |
| 1984 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Lisa Opie Lisa Opie Lisa Opie OBE is a retired British squash player, who was one of the game's leading woman players in the 1980s and early-1990s. Her biggest success was winning the British Open in 1991, and until the rise of Cassie Campion she was England's number 1 player.Born and raised in Guernsey, she was... |
5–9, 9–0, 9–7, 9–1 |
| 1985 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Martine Le Moignan Martine Le Moignan Martine Le Moignan, MBE is a former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.... |
9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5 |
| 1986 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Lisa Opie Lisa Opie Lisa Opie OBE is a retired British squash player, who was one of the game's leading woman players in the 1980s and early-1990s. Her biggest success was winning the British Open in 1991, and until the rise of Cassie Campion she was England's number 1 player.Born and raised in Guernsey, she was... |
9–4, 9–2, 9–3 |
| 1987 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Lucy Soutter Lucy Soutter Lucy Soutter is a former professional squash player from England. She was runner-up at the British Open in 1987, where she lost in the final to Susan Devoy of New Zealand 2–9, 4–9, 9–4, 9–2, 9–1. She won the British National Squash Championship title in 1983, 1985 and 1989... |
2–9, 4–9, 9–4, 9–2, 9–1 |
| 1988 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Liz Irving Liz Irving Liz Irving is a squash coach and former professional squash player from Australia.Irving was runner-up to her fellow Australian player Michelle Martin at the World Open in 1993. She was also a three-time finalist at the British Open, losing the final to New Zealand's Susan Devoy in 1988, and to... |
9–7, 9–5, 9–1 |
| 1989 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Martine Le Moignan Martine Le Moignan Martine Le Moignan, MBE is a former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.... |
8–10, 10–8, 9–3, 9–6 |
| 1990 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Suzanne Horner Suzanne Horner Suzanne Horner is a former professional squash player from England. She was runner-up at the British Open in 1990 and 1993. In 1994, she captured the US Open title and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2. She won the British National Squash Championships in 1994 and 1996... |
9–2, 9–1, 9–3 |
| 1991 | Lisa Opie Lisa Opie Lisa Opie OBE is a retired British squash player, who was one of the game's leading woman players in the 1980s and early-1990s. Her biggest success was winning the British Open in 1991, and until the rise of Cassie Campion she was England's number 1 player.Born and raised in Guernsey, she was... |
Sue Wright Sue Wright Sue Wright is a former professional squash player from England. She was runner-up at the British Open in 1991 and 2000, and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3 in 1998. She won the British National Championship title four times in 1992, 1997, 1998 and 2001. As a junior player, Wright... |
6–9, 9–3, 9–3, 9–4 |
| 1992 | Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
Martine Le Moignan Martine Le Moignan Martine Le Moignan, MBE is a former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.... |
9–3, 9–5, 9–3 |
| 1993 | Michelle Martin Michelle Martin Michelle Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia who was one of the game's leading players in the 1990s. During her career, she won three World Open titles and six British Open titles... |
Suzanne Horner Suzanne Horner Suzanne Horner is a former professional squash player from England. She was runner-up at the British Open in 1990 and 1993. In 1994, she captured the US Open title and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2. She won the British National Squash Championships in 1994 and 1996... |
9–7, 9–0, 9–4 |
| 1994 | Michelle Martin Michelle Martin Michelle Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia who was one of the game's leading players in the 1990s. During her career, she won three World Open titles and six British Open titles... |
Liz Irving Liz Irving Liz Irving is a squash coach and former professional squash player from Australia.Irving was runner-up to her fellow Australian player Michelle Martin at the World Open in 1993. She was also a three-time finalist at the British Open, losing the final to New Zealand's Susan Devoy in 1988, and to... |
9–1, 9–5, 9–3 |
| 1995 | Michelle Martin Michelle Martin Michelle Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia who was one of the game's leading players in the 1990s. During her career, she won three World Open titles and six British Open titles... |
Liz Irving Liz Irving Liz Irving is a squash coach and former professional squash player from Australia.Irving was runner-up to her fellow Australian player Michelle Martin at the World Open in 1993. She was also a three-time finalist at the British Open, losing the final to New Zealand's Susan Devoy in 1988, and to... |
9–4, 9–7, 9–5 |
| 1996 | Michelle Martin Michelle Martin Michelle Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia who was one of the game's leading players in the 1990s. During her career, she won three World Open titles and six British Open titles... |
Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald AM is an Australian women's squash player who is perhaps the greatest of the 1990s, collecting five World Open titles – 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002. She ranks alongside Susan Devoy, Michelle Martin and Heather McKay as the sport's greatest... |
1–9, 9–5, 9–1, 9–7 |
| 1997 | Michelle Martin Michelle Martin Michelle Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia who was one of the game's leading players in the 1990s. During her career, she won three World Open titles and six British Open titles... |
Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald AM is an Australian women's squash player who is perhaps the greatest of the 1990s, collecting five World Open titles – 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002. She ranks alongside Susan Devoy, Michelle Martin and Heather McKay as the sport's greatest... |
9–5, 9–10, 9–5, 9–5 |
| 1998 | Michelle Martin Michelle Martin Michelle Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia who was one of the game's leading players in the 1990s. During her career, she won three World Open titles and six British Open titles... |
Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald AM is an Australian women's squash player who is perhaps the greatest of the 1990s, collecting five World Open titles – 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002. She ranks alongside Susan Devoy, Michelle Martin and Heather McKay as the sport's greatest... |
9–4, 9–2, 9–1 |
| 1999 | Leilani Joyce |
Cassie Campion |
5–9, 9–6, 9–3, 10–8 |
| 2000 | Leilani Joyce |
Sue Wright Sue Wright Sue Wright is a former professional squash player from England. She was runner-up at the British Open in 1991 and 2000, and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3 in 1998. She won the British National Championship title four times in 1992, 1997, 1998 and 2001. As a junior player, Wright... |
9–7, 9–4, 9–2 |
| 2001 | Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald AM is an Australian women's squash player who is perhaps the greatest of the 1990s, collecting five World Open titles – 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002. She ranks alongside Susan Devoy, Michelle Martin and Heather McKay as the sport's greatest... |
Carol Owens Carol Owens Carol Owens is a New Zealand-based squash player who won the World Open in 2000 and 2003.Owens was born in Melbourne, Australia, but she changed her nationality when she moved to Auckland, New Zealand. A right-hander, she made her competitive debut in 1990 in the Swiss Open where she finished 17th... |
10–9, 9–0, 9–2 |
| 2002 | Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald AM is an Australian women's squash player who is perhaps the greatest of the 1990s, collecting five World Open titles – 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002. She ranks alongside Susan Devoy, Michelle Martin and Heather McKay as the sport's greatest... |
Tania Bailey Tania Bailey Tania Bailey is a professional squash player from England.As a junior player, Bailey won the World Junior Championship in 1997 and captained the England team to World and European junior team titles... |
9–3, 9–0, 9–0 |
| 2003 | Rachael Grinham Rachael Grinham Rachael Margaret Grinham is a professional squash player from Australia. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No... |
Cassie Campion |
9–3, 7–9, 9–2, 9–5 |
| 2004 | Rachael Grinham Rachael Grinham Rachael Margaret Grinham is a professional squash player from Australia. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No... |
 Natalie GraingerNatalie Grainger Natalie Grainger , also known for a period by her former married name Natalie Pohrer, is a professional female squash player.... |
6–9, 9–5, 9–0, 9–3 |
| 2005 |  Nicol DavidNicol David Datuk Nicol Ann David is a Malaysian female professional squash player. She is currently ranked world number 1 in women's squash, and is the first Asian woman to achieve this... |
Natalie Grinham Natalie Grinham Natalie Marie Grinham is a professional squash player. During her career, she has won three Commonwealth Games Gold Medals, and finished runner-up at both the World Open and the British Open. She reached the World No. 2 ranking in 2007. She represented Australia in international squash... |
9–6, 9–7, 9–6 |
| 2006 | Nicol David Nicol David Datuk Nicol Ann David is a Malaysian female professional squash player. She is currently ranked world number 1 in women's squash, and is the first Asian woman to achieve this... |
Rachael Grinham Rachael Grinham Rachael Margaret Grinham is a professional squash player from Australia. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No... |
9–4, 9–1, 9–4 |
| 2007 | Rachael Grinham Rachael Grinham Rachael Margaret Grinham is a professional squash player from Australia. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No... |
Nicol David Nicol David Datuk Nicol Ann David is a Malaysian female professional squash player. She is currently ranked world number 1 in women's squash, and is the first Asian woman to achieve this... |
7–9, 4–9, 9–3, 10–8, 9–1 |
| 2008 | Nicol David Nicol David Datuk Nicol Ann David is a Malaysian female professional squash player. She is currently ranked world number 1 in women's squash, and is the first Asian woman to achieve this... |
Jenny Duncalf Jenny Duncalf Jennifer Duncalf is a professional squash player from England.As a junior player, Duncalf won the European Junior Championship title. Duncalf won the European Individual Championship title in 2006 and 2007, and the British National Championship title in 2007 and 2009... |
9–1, 10–8, 9–0 |
| 2009 | Rachael Grinham Rachael Grinham Rachael Margaret Grinham is a professional squash player from Australia. She won the World Open in 2007, and the British Open in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2009. She reached the World No... |
Madeline Perry Madeline Perry Madeline Perry is a professional squash player from Northern Ireland. She was raised in Northern Ireland and currently lives in Halifax.... |
11–6, 11–5, 12–10 |
| 2010 | not held | ||
| 2011 | not held | ||
List of British Open Women's champions by number of victories
| Champion | Number of titles |
| Heather McKay Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay AM MBE is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman... |
16 |
| Janet Morgan Janet Morgan For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s... |
10 |
| Susan Devoy Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy, DNZM, CBE is a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She won the World Open on four occasions.-Playing career:... |
8 |
| Michelle Martin Michelle Martin Michelle Martin is a former professional squash player from Australia who was one of the game's leading players in the 1990s. During her career, she won three World Open titles and six British Open titles... |
6 |
| Margot Lumb Margot Lumb Margot Lumb was an English squash player who won the British Open five times in a row from 1935-39. She won all five finals in straight sets. She was also the runner-up at the championshipship in 1934, when she lost to Susan Noel.... |
5 |
| Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell Vicki Cardwell BEM is a former World No. 1 squash player from Australia. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late-1970s through to the mid-1990s... |
4 |
Women's champions by country
| Champions | Runner-up | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 58 | ||
| 34 | 15 | ||
| 10 | South Africa |
2 | |
| 3 | 2 | ||
| 1 | |||
| 1 | |||
| 1 | |||
See also
- British Junior Open SquashBritish Junior Open SquashBritish Junior Open squash championship is considered the second most prestigious junior open squash championship in the squash history after the World Junior Squash Championships...
- Official Men's Squash World Ranking Official Men's Squash World RankingPSA world rankings 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...
- Official Women's Squash World Ranking Official Women's Squash World RankingWISPA world rankings is the official world ranking for women's squash. The ranking is to rate the performance level of female professional squash player. It is also a merit-based method used for determining entry and seeding in women's squash tournaments...