Andrey Drozdov (Moscow, RUS) finished 1-3 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Drozdov lost 5-4 to Thomas Ulsrud (Oslo, NOR), droppimg another game, 5-2 to Finland's Markku Uusipaavalniemi where Drozdov responded with a 6-4 win over Switzerland's Manuel Ruch. Drozdov went on to lose 4-3 against Switzerland's Christof Schwaller in their final qualifying round match.
 
. Drozdov gained 4.25 points improving upon their best events, though dropped 174 spots on the World Ranking Standings into 174thplace overall with 4.250 total points. Drozdov ranks 551st overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 0.000 points earned so far this season.