Trina Gulliver was the defending women 's champion after defeating Deta Hedman in the final last year by 5 legs to 2 .
Champion failed to defend champion 's 's title after losing to Tricia Wright in the quarter - finals .
Trina Gulliver was the defending women 's champion after defeating Deta Hedman in the final last year by 5 legs to 2 but she failed to defend her title after losing to Tricia Wright in the quarter - finals .