Switzerland's Michael Hoechner finished 2-3 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Switzerland's Michael Hoechner defeated Thomas Due (Oslo, NOR) 9-6, then won 11-2 against Italy's Stefano Ferronato. Switzerland's Michael Hoechner went on to lose 6-3 against Switzerland's Markus Eggler. Switzerland's Michael Hoechner lost 8-7 to Ulrik Schmidt (Copenhagen, DEN). Switzerland's Michael Hoechner lost 7-5 to Warwick Smith (Perth, SCO) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Switzerland's Michael Hoechner did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Switzerland's Michael Hoechner ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.