Nicholas Smith (Potomac, MD) finished 0-3 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith lost 12-1 to Edward Scimia (Bridgeport, CT), droppimg another game, 7-6 to Murray Jackson (Durham, NC). Smith lost 9-4 to Jeremy Hozjan (Charlotte, NC) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Smith did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Smith ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.