Gregor Rigler (Ljubliana, SLO) finished 1-6 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Rigler lost 14-2 to Adrian Meikle (Hawarden, WAL), droppimg another game, 10-3 to Hugh Millikin (Sydney, AUS). Rigler lost 9-1 to Tormod Andreassen (Oslo, NOR). Rigler lost 12-1 to Joel Larway (Seattle, USA). Rigler lost 6-4 to Ireland's Bill Gray where Rigler responded with a 6-5 win over Margus Tubalkain (Tallinn, EST). Rigler went on to lose 8-3 against Graeme Connal (Perth, SCO) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Rigler ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.