[3] The record for the most men's singles tournament wins is held by Richard Bergmann, who won six titles between 1939 and 1954, including two while representing Austria and four while representing England.
Maria Alexandru of Romania holds the record for the most women's singles tournaments wins, having won six titles between 1963 and 1974.
From 1921 to 1926 the tournament was called the English National Championships and was organised by the Table Tennis Association.
Men's and women's team events were held as part of the English Open from 1963 to 1992.
The ITTF Pro Tour included the English Open in its schedule on six occasions from 1996 to 2011.