Liudmilla Privivkova (Moscow, RUS) finished 1-4 in the 30-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Privivkova lost 5-4 to Shannon Kleibrink (Calgary, AB), droppimg another game, 6-4 to Jolene Campbell (Regina, SK). Privivkova lost 6-3 to Sherry Anderson (Delisle, SK) where Privivkova responded with a 6-3 win over Kristy McDonald (Winnipeg, MB). Privivkova went on to lose 7-4 against Kerri Einarson (Winnipeg, MB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Privivkova did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Privivkova ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.