Jim Bata (St. Paul, MN) are currently 2-2 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Bata defeated Mike Davis (St. Paul, MN) 6-4, then went on to lose 7-0 against Mark Willmert (St. Paul, MN). Bata responded with a 8-0 win over George Allendorph (St. Paul, MN). Bata went on to lose 6-3 against Thompson. In their opening game, Bata plays.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Bata did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Bata ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.