Mohaned "Mo" Alhouni's journey from Tripoli, Libya to Minnesota is a testament to his resilience and pursuit of opportunities. Arriving in the United States amidst political upheaval in Libya, Mo sought solace and growth through academics and tennis. With over two decades of competitive tennis experience under his belt, Mo made a significant impact on the collegiate tennis scene at Gustavus Adolphus College.
During his time at Gustavus Adolphus, Mo distinguished himself as a five-time All-American and clinched the ITA National Singles Championship in 2017, ascending to the coveted position of #1 in Division III tennis rankings. His remarkable achievements on the tennis court solidified his status as a formidable athlete.
In May 2022, Mo's sporting journey took an unexpected turn when he was introduced to pickleball by friends and family. Embracing the new challenge with enthusiasm, Mo made his professional pickleball debut at the Lakeville Minnesota tournament in 2023. Since then, he has been making waves in the pickleball community, competing in various PPA tournaments and steadily ascending the rankings.
Mo's involvement in pickleball extends beyond competition. As a member of the MLP team "Las Vegas Night Owls" and a participant on the tennis and pickleball board at Life Time, he actively contributes to the growth and development of the sport.
Mo Alhouni's story exemplifies the transformative power of sports and the unwavering determination to seize opportunities, no matter the circumstances.
PPA Tour: Veolia Lakeland Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Roscoe Bellamy
Silver:
Hunter Johnson
Bronze:
Noe Khlif
Bracket Completed
Match #16
Nov 20
Genie Erokhina, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-6
G2
9
-11
G3
8
-11
Donald Young, Lauren Stratman
G1
11
6
G2
9
11
G3
8
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Eric Oncins
Bracket Completed
Match #12
Nov 21
Tam Trinh, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-0
Luke Citarelli, Robert Morales
G1
11
3
G2
11
0
Match #37
Nov 21
JW Johnson, Cj Klinger
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-5
Tam Trinh, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
3
G2
11
5
Gold:
Gabriel Tardio / Ben Johns
Silver:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
JW Johnson / Cj Klinger