[2] Germany's Thorsten Hohmann became world champion by a 13–6 victory over Philippine Antonio Gabica, in the final.

Hohmann defeated defending champion Darren Appleton in an early stage of the event.

The remaining 64 players in each group qualified for the final round played in the knockout system.

[5] The event's prize money stayed similar to that of the previous years, with winner Thorsten Hohmann winning $36,000.

[4][6] The following 32 players won once in the preliminary round and lost twice, which means early retirement and places 65 to 96: The following 32 players lost twice in the preliminary round, which means early retirement and places 97-128.