Margie Smith (Shoreview, MN) finished 5-0 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith defeated Debra Horn (Burbank, OH) 9-0, then won 10-2 against Beth Bohlman (Grand Forks, ND) and 8-3 against Kimberly Wapola (St. Paul, MN). Smith won 7-6 against Tracy Lawless (Hawthorn Hills, IL), then won 6-3 against Patti Lank (Lewiston, NY) 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.