Paetz/Michel Reaches 2020 International Mixed Doubles Trophy Aarau Quarters

Alina Paetz/Sven Michel (Zurich, SUI) qualified for the 2020 International Mixed Doubles Trophy Aarau playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 10-3 against Marlene Albrecht/Matt Wozniak (Zurich, SUI). of the 2020 International Mixed Doubles Trophy Aarau in Aarau, Switzerland;

Paetz/Michel finished 5-0 in the 18-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Paetz/Michel defeated Jenny Perret/Martin Rios (Bern, SUI) 6-4, then won 8-2 against Lara Stocker/Nicola Stoll (Limmattal, SUI) and 8-2 against Russia's Daria Morozova/Daniil Goryachev. Paetz/Michel won 7-6 against Therese Westman/Robin Ahlberg (Stockholm, SWE), then won 11-3 against Santa Blumberga/Anrijs Mikuss Briezkalns (Riga, LAT) in their final qualifying round match.

Paetz/Michel earned 18.999 world rankings points for their Top 5 finish in the International Mixed Doubles Trophy Aarau, remaining in 668th place overall on the World Ranking Standings with a net gain of 18.998 after improving upon their best so far this season. Paetz/Michel ranks 97th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 18.998 points earned so far this season.

RECORD	W	L	T	PCT	HMR	STL	1PT	EEH	EES

SCORING	ENDs	PF	PA	PF/G	PA/G	+/-	EF/G	EA/G	PF/E	PA/E	BE/G

WITH HAMMER	ENDs	PF	PA	BE	4s	3s	2s	PF/E	PA/E	HE	SD

WITHOUT HAMMER	ENDs	PF	PA	BE	4s	3s	2s	PF/E	PA/E	FE	SE

Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner (Photo: Stephen Fisher/World Curling) claim Italy's first World Mixed Doubles Championship crown.

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