Andrew Stopera (Ardsley, NY) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Stopera are currently 4-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Stopera defeated Nick Myers (Dallas / Fort Worth, TX) 6-3, then won 9-3 against Leo Johnson (Fairbanks, AK). Stopera went on to lose 9-8 against Ryan Spielman (Janesville, WI). Stopera responded with a 7-3 win over Adam Kitchens (Williston, ND). Stopera won 6-4 against Greg Gallagher (Tempe, AZ). Stopera went on to lose 9-5 against Lyle Sieg (Seattle, WA). Stopera lost 9-3 to Greg Wilson (Northbrook, IL). Stopera lost 8-6 to Scott Strouse (Midland, MI). In their next game, Stopera plays.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Stopera did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Stopera ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.