Japan's Akiko Katoh finished 2-7 in the 10-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Japan's Akiko Katoh lost 8-7 to United States's Kari Erickson, droppimg another game, 9-1 to Great Britain's Rhona Martin. Japan's Akiko Katoh lost 5-3 to Germany's Natalie Nessler. Japan's Akiko Katoh lost 8-7 to Denmark's Lene Bidstrup. Japan's Akiko Katoh lost 8-7 to Sweden's Elisabet Gustafson. Japan's Akiko Katoh lost 9-4 to Canada's Kelley Law. Japan's Akiko Katoh lost 8-5 to Norway's Dordi Nordby where Japan's Akiko Katoh responded with a 7-6 win over Russia's Olga Zharkova. Japan's Akiko Katoh won 6-5 against Denmark's Lene Bidstrup in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Japan's Akiko Katoh did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Japan's Akiko Katoh ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.