Middlesex launched their title defence in style, thrashing newly promoted Hertfordshire 9-1. Adam Fuzes claimed Hertfordshire’s lone point with a win over Ho Yin Tam, but it was one-way traffic thereafter – despite Tam being pushed to five games by Pablo Ramirez Rioja.

Elsewhere, Essex edged Nottinghamshire 6-4 in a tight contest. Anna Green starred with two wins, supported by Jason Ramage and Maxim Stevens. For Essex, Sinan Surensoy clinched a key five-set victory.

Yorkshire overcame Sussex 6-4 in a match dominated by deciding sets, winning four of five. Roman Dory’s victory over Paralympic silver medallist Will Bayley was a standout, while Surrey also secured a 6-4 win over Norfolk.

Round 2

Nottinghamshire halted Middlesex’s momentum with an impressive draw. Anna Green and Jason Ramage both went unbeaten, while Alim Hirji led Middlesex’s response.

Essex and Yorkshire shared the spoils, with James Hobson and Victor Guang Shi both delivering maximum returns for Yorkshire.

Hertfordshire and Norfolk also drew, Pablo Ramirez Rioja impressing with two wins. Meanwhile, Sussex edged Surrey 6-4 in a match featuring several key individual battles.

Round 3

Middlesex took control at the top with a 7-3 win over Yorkshire. Ho Yin Tam, Denise Payet and Lok Yee Lo all won twice.

Essex stayed in touch, defeating Surrey 6-4 thanks to dominant performances from Binyu Zhao and Patricia Ianau.

Sussex beat Norfolk 6-4, with Will Bayley edging a five-set opener, while Hertfordshire overcame Nottinghamshire in a dramatic 6-4 contest featuring multiple deciding games.

Round 4

Middlesex continued their march with a 7-3 win over Surrey, recovering from an early setback to dominate the tie.

Essex’s 9-1 win over Norfolk looked routine on paper but featured three consecutive five-set battles to start.

Hertfordshire secured another 6-4 win, this time over Sussex, while Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire fought to a draw.

Day 2 – Round 5

Middlesex swept past Norfolk 9-1, with two thrilling five-set encounters providing the highlights.

Essex beat Sussex 7-3, powered by two wins apiece from Binyu Zhao and Patricia Ianau.

Nottinghamshire and Surrey drew, every Surrey player contributing a win, while Hertfordshire produced a statement 8-2 victory over Yorkshire.

Round 6

Middlesex edged Sussex 6-4 to stay on course, despite the Bennett brothers both winning twice.

Essex matched them with a 6-4 win over Hertfordshire, highlighted by two crucial five-set victories.

Norfolk’s defeat confirmed relegation, while Surrey boosted survival hopes with a 6-4 win over Yorkshire.

Final Round

Yorkshire beat Norfolk 7-3 to finish seventh, condemning Norfolk to last place.

Nottinghamshire’s draw with Sussex secured fourth, while Sussex finished fifth on games ratio.

Hertfordshire capped an impressive campaign with a 6-4 win over Surrey to claim third.

The title came down to Middlesex vs Essex, as Middlesex needed a draw and Essex needed victory.

Middlesex surged ahead, winning five of the first six matches to seal the championship in style. Essex rallied to take the final four matches, but it was not enough.

Middlesex retained their crown, unbeaten and unshaken.