Dixon Freeman (Atlanta, GA) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Freeman finished 0-2 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Freeman lost 8-4 to Jesus Barajas (San Francisco, CA), droppimg another game, 10-6 to Dan Andrews (Colorado Springs, CO) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Freeman did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Freeman ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.