Alexandra Carlson/Derrick McLean (St. Paul, MN) qualified for the 2016 Pacific Northwest Mixed Doubles Invitational playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 7-0 against Tabitha Peterson/Joe Polo (Blaine, MN). of the 2016 Pacific Northwest Mixed Doubles Invitational in Seattle, Washington;
 
Carlson/McLean finished 4-1 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Carlson/McLean defeated Joyance Meechai/Mike Calcagno (New York, NY) 7-2, then won 8-2 against Monica Walker/Jason Smith (Minnesota, USA). Carlson/McLean went on to lose 7-6 against Becca Hamilton/Matt Hamilton (Madison, WI). Carlson/McLean responded with a 10-7 win over Kalynn Virtue/Charley Thomas (Calgary, AB). Carlson/McLean won 9-8 against Jillian Walker/Sean Beighton (Seattle, WA) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 12 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.