Russia's Olga Zharkova finished 1-8 in the 10-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Russia's Olga Zharkova lost 8-5 to Germany's Natalie Nessler, droppimg another game, 7-6 to Denmark's Lene Bidstrup. Russia's Olga Zharkova lost 7-6 to Canada's Kelley Law. Russia's Olga Zharkova lost 8-5 to Great Britain's Rhona Martin where Russia's Olga Zharkova responded with a 7-5 win over Denmark's Lene Bidstrup. Russia's Olga Zharkova went on to lose 5-4 against Norway's Dordi Nordby. Russia's Olga Zharkova lost 11-4 to United States's Kari Erickson. Russia's Olga Zharkova lost 7-6 to Japan's Akiko Katoh. Russia's Olga Zharkova lost 9-6 to Sweden's Elisabet Gustafson in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Russia's Olga Zharkova did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Russia's Olga Zharkova ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.