Christian Birkeland (Sarpsborg, NOR) finished 0-3 in the 16-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Birkeland lost 10-2 to Evan Ugland (Christiansand, NOR), droppimg another game, 8-5 to Rune Steen Hansen (Hedmarken, NOR). Birkeland lost 7-2 to Thomas Ulsrud (Oppdal, NOR) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 33 of the event schedule, Birkeland did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Birkeland ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.