Sharon Vukich (Seattle, WA) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Vukich finished 5-2 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Vukich defeated Anne Wiggins (Laurel, MD) 9-7, then won 7-3 against Debra Horn (Shaker Heights, OH) and 11-1 against Dana Watson (Portland, OR). Vukich went on to lose 9-3 against Norma O'Leary (Duluth, MN). Vukich responded with a 8-5 win over Shelley Dropkin (Wayland, MA). Vukich won 9-8 against Kathy Pielage (Chicago, IL). Vukich went on to lose 7-6 against Margie Smith (St. Paul, MN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Vukich did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Vukich ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.