Alexandra Carlson/Derrick McLean (St. Paul, MN) qualified for the 2017 Twin Ports Mixed Doubles Classic playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 9-8 against Aileen Geving/Christopher Plys (Duluth, MN). of the 2017 Twin Ports Mixed Doubles Classic in Duluth, Minnesota;
 
Carlson/McLean finished 4-0 in the 32-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Carlson/McLean defeated Alyssa Quitschau/Jim Atol (Duluth, MN) 7-5, then won 5-4 against Stephanie Larson/Fred Maxie (Hollywood, CA) and 6-0 against Geving/Plys. Carlson/McLean won 11-7 against Tabitha Peterson/Joe Polo (Blaine, USA) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 16 of the event schedule, Carlson/McLean did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Carlson/McLean ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.