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 Newport Beach PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Match #29
Apr 04
Mohaned Alhouni, Sammy Lee
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-3
anthony miller, Carson Nguyen
G1
11
3
G2
11
3
Match #68
Apr 04
Mohaned Alhouni, Sammy Lee
G1
11
-0
G2
11
-5
Levi Daniel, Cheng En Tsai
G1
11
0
G2
11
5
Match #101
Apr 04
Mohaned Alhouni, Sammy Lee
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-8
Jackson Ayotte, Daniel Traxler
G1
11
3
G2
11
8
Match #122
Apr 04
Kyle Koszuta, Elliott Schupp
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-7
Mohaned Alhouni, Sammy Lee
G1
11
3
G2
11
7
Match #126
Apr 04
Mohaned Alhouni, Sammy Lee
G1
15
-6
Omar Garcia-Heredia, Brodie Smith
G1
15
6
Match #128
Apr 05
Carlos Di Laura III, Augustus Ge
G1
15
-13
Mohaned Alhouni, Sammy Lee
G1
15
13
Gold:
Alex Emery / Aidan Schenk
Silver:
Kailas Shekar / Riley Inn
Bronze:
Carlos Di Laura III / Augustus Ge
Bracket Completed
Match #33
Apr 05
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-3
Hayden Rand, Angela Morisette
G1
11
8
G2
11
3
Match #71
Apr 05
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-1
Joel Poland, Jing Robinson
G1
11
8
G2
11
1
Match #103
Apr 05
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-6
Wesley Burrows, Katie Diaz
G1
11
2
G2
11
6
Match #121
Apr 05
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-9
G2
6
-11
G3
9
-11
Aidan Schenk, Genie Erokhina
G1
11
9
G2
6
11
G3
9
11
Match #125
Apr 05
Lindsey Newman, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
11
-15
Tyler Loong, Chloe Diskin
G1
11
15
Gold:
Alexa Schull / Darrian Young
Silver:
Daria Walczak / Augustus Ge
Bronze:
Kiora Kunimoto / Tom Protzek