Beth Podoll (Fargo-Moorhead, ND) finished 0-7 in the 8-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Podoll lost 10-2 to Annmarie Dubberstein (Blaine, MN), droppimg another game, 8-4 to Madison Bear (Blaine, MN). Podoll lost 9-3 to Ariel Traxler (Fairbanks, AK). Podoll lost 9-3 to Susan Dudt (Philadephia, PA). Podoll lost 9-4 to Emily Quello (Bemidji, MN). Podoll lost 10-3 to Melissa Runing (Mankato, MN). Podoll lost 8-6 to Elizabeth Cousins (Medfield, MA) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 23 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.