The defending champion had performed superbly on the opening four days of competition but India’s Dinesh Kumar was able to end the streak with a surprise win.

Kumar overcame his Australian opponent 8-3, 7-10, 5-3.

The loss is unlikely to have a major impact on Henry, who remain out in front on 24 points from his matches to date.

Malta’s Brendan Aquilina had the opportunity to close on the Australian but he suffered a 12-4, 14-3 defeat to South Africa’s Pierre Brietenbach.

It left him joint second in the standings on 18 points, along with Matt Le Ber of Guernsey.

David Ferguson is comfortably clear in the section two standings, with the Australian beating Russell Forsyth of Japan 13-3, 12-7 today.

He now boasts 27 points, with Ali Forsyth of New Zealand lying three back in second place.

Australia’s Bec Van Asch continued her strong form in women’s section one, as she beat the Isle of Man’s Bernice McGreal 9-7, 10-4.

Van Asch moved to 24 points following the win, six clear of second place Ruparani Tirkey of India.

Defending champion Jo Edwards won two matches today, which saw her pull further clear in section two.

The New Zealander lies on 21 points, with nearest rival Kay Moran of Scotland now adrift on 15 after a 9-6, 1-14, 4-1 loss to Lucy Beere of Guernsey.