Ann Podoll (Fargo, ND) finished 6-3 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Podoll defeated Jamie Kraus (Duluth, MN) 9-3, then went on to lose 12-4 against Miyo Konno (Monroe, WA). Podoll responded with a 8-4 win over Lori Karst (Madison, WI). Podoll won 11-10 against Beth Bohlman (Grand Forks, ND). Podoll went on to lose 7-4 against Norma O'Leary (Duluth, MN). Podoll responded with a 7-6 win over Sarah Walsh (Oakland, CA). Podoll went on to lose 11-9 against Ann Drummie (Potomac, MD). Podoll responded with a 12-10 win over Jennifer Paine (Columbus, OH). Podoll won 10-3 against Tracy Heuermann (Tempe, AZ) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Podoll did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Podoll ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.