Sharon Vukich (Seattle, WA) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Vukich finished 5-1 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Vukich defeated Mary Jaster (Grafton, ND) 9-2, then won 6-3 against Debra Horn (Shaker Height, OH) and 7-4 against Delores Montgomery (Brecksville, OH). Vukich went on to lose 8-7 against Pam Oleinik (Brookfield, WI). Vukich responded with a 8-5 win over Cynthia Smith (Denver, CO). Vukich won 7-4 against Margie Smith (St. Paul, MN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Vukich did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Vukich ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.