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: Indoor National Championships
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Hunter Johnson
Silver:
Christopher Haworth
Bronze:
Roscoe Bellamy
Bracket Completed
Match #5
Jan 20
Genie Erokhina, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
3
-11
G2
11
-6
G3
11
-9
Darrian Young, Paula Rives
G1
3
11
G2
11
6
G3
11
9
Match #33
Jan 21
Jessie Irvine, Jay Devilliers
G1
11
-9
G2
11
-6
Mohaned Alhouni, Genie Erokhina
G1
11
9
G2
11
6
Gold:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Christian Alshon
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu
Bracket Completed
Match #3
Jan 20
John Lucian Goins, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-7
Jasper Schaadt, Karthik Ganesh
G1
11
8
G2
11
7
Match #19
Jan 22
Riley Newman, Will MacKinnon
G1
11
-1
G2
7
-11
G3
11
-9
John Lucian Goins, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
1
G2
7
11
G3
11
9
Gold:
Andrei Daescu / Gabriel Tardio
Silver:
Christian Alshon / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Eric Oncins / Dylan Frazier