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.
2026 Wisconsin PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Vincent Rettke
Silver:
Martin Stanchev
Bronze:
Bracket Completed
Match #17
Aug 1
Mohaned Alhouni, Jackson Ayotte
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-6
George Wolf, Dylan Unkert
G1
11
3
G2
11
6
Match #35
Aug 1
Mohaned Alhouni, Jackson Ayotte
G1
12
-14
G2
11
-0
G3
11
-2
Vincent Rettke, Lova Metor
G1
12
14
G2
11
0
G3
11
2
Match #51
Aug 1
Mohaned Alhouni, Jackson Ayotte
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-7
Miles Hoover, Juan Varon
G1
11
7
G2
11
7
Match #59
Aug 1
Mohaned Alhouni, Jackson Ayotte
G1
8
-11
G2
12
-10
G3
8
-11
Eli Steiner, Matthew Barlow
G1
8
11
G2
12
10
G3
8
11
Match #61
Aug 1
Mohaned Alhouni, Jackson Ayotte
G1
10
-15
Ross Whittaker, Aanik Lohani
G1
10
15
Gold:
Joel Poland / Eduardo Santini Ayon
Silver:
Eli Steiner / Matthew Barlow
Bronze:
Edgaras Zilys / Martin Stanchev
Bracket Completed
Match #17
Aug 2
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-0
Lucas Pereyra, Maya Wilson
G1
11
4
G2
11
0
Match #45
Aug 2
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-2
Martin Stanchev, Vritti Sethi
G1
11
2
G2
11
2
Match #65
Aug 2
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-6
Ryan Camras, Ariana Ajani
G1
11
6
G2
11
6
Match #75
Aug 2
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
3
-11
G2
4
-11
Joel Poland, Carlota Trevino
G1
3
11
G2
4
11
Match #77
Aug 2
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
13
-15
Ross Whittaker, Jayda Maldonado
G1
13
15
Gold:
Mya Bui / Matthew Barlow
Silver:
Carlota Trevino / Joel Poland
Bronze:
Anne-Sophie Courteau / Juan Varon