Gert Messing (Ardsley, NY) finished 3-6 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Messing lost 8-4 to Darrick Kizlyk (Denver, CO), droppimg another game, 8-6 to John Shoesmith (Seattle, WA) where Messing responded with a 8-3 win over Irvin Mossberger (Superior, WI). Messing went on to lose 10-7 against Bill Stopera (Ardsley, NY). Messing responded with a 10-3 win over Jim Smoltz (Beaverton, OR). Messing went on to lose 7-1 against Jeff Wright (Chicago, IL). Messing lost 9-1 to Aaron Nunberg (St. Paul, MN) where Messing responded with a 7-6 win over David Pengilly (Bismarck, ND). Messing went on to lose 9-2 against Michael Moore (Cleveland, OH) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Messing did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Messing ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.