Maurice Hunter’s groundbreaking journey in tennis stands as a testament to the power of wit and unwavering dedication in the face of societal barriers. As an athlete emerging in a period when tennis was largely dominated by elite circles, Hunter persistently challenged the status quo through his innovative strategies on the court and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Despite frequent snubbing and overt exclusion from the elite echelons of the sport, his performance not only broke down racial and social barriers but also inspired a broader inclusivity within tennis. Hunter’s career exemplifies resilience, as he not only navigated but also transformed the sport’s landscape by widening opportunities for future generations of diverse tennis players. His legacy is not just his victories on the court, but his role in fostering a more open and egalitarian sport, proving that talent and dedication transcend societal limitations.
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About
- First name
- Maurice Renee (Mo) Hunter
- Country
- United States of America
- Date of birth
- 1957-01-27, Detroit, Michigan,USA
- Date of death
- 2022-10-17, Los Angeles. California, USA
- Career
- 1976-1984
169
Matches Played
6
Tournament Win
83
Matches Win
Tournament wins
- 1984
- 1983
- 1981
- 1980
- 1979
- 1979
- 1979
- United States 4 Satellite - Leg 3 (Open)
- Detroit Tennis & Squash Club Invitation
- (Open)
- Michigan Open (Open)
- Westowne Pro Invitation (Open)
- Sullair Invitation (Open)
- Michigan Open (Open)
Birthday
1957-01-27, USA
Strength
Attacting
Profile
6ft/ 165lbs
169
Matches Played
6
Tournament
83
Matches Win
1984
United States 4 Satellite
United States 6 Satellite
United States 2A Satellite - Midwest
1983
Pacific Southwest (Qualifying) Philadelphia Indoors (Qualifying) Washington Open (Qualifying) US Pro
Championships (Qualifying) South Orange Open (Qualifying) Columbus Open (Qualifying)
Detroit Tennis & Squash Club Invitation
1982
US Pro Championships US Open (Qualifying) Columbus Open Washington Open (Qualifying) South Orange Open (Qualifying) Columbus Open (Qualifying) United States 2 Satellite United States 5 Satellite
Cincinnati (Qualifying) Hall of Fame (Qualifying)
1980
United States 1 Satellite United States 2 Satellite United States 6 Satellite Michigan Open
1979
United States 6 Satellite
Masters
Michigan Open
Sullair invitation
US Open (Qualifying)
1978
American Tennis Association Championships Lancaster Open
1977
AMEX Series
. Lincoln
. Callaway Gardens • Sapphire Valley
• Bretton Woods
•Wall, New Jersey
United States 2 Satellite
United States 3 Satellite
1976
Shreveport International
AMEX Series
.Mount Snow
• Lake Placid
• Stratton Mountain
Torunament wins
Match wins
Birthday
1957-01-27, USA
Strength
Attacting
Profile
6ft/ 165lbs
169
Matches Played
6
Tournament
83
Matches Win
1983
Germany
• Hall of Fame (Qualifying)
South Africa
.South Orange Open (Qualifying)
Kenya
• Nairobi Championships
Nigeria
• Lagos
Kaduna
. Ogun
1982
South Africa
• South Orange Open (Qualifying)
Brazil
• Itau Cup Series
• Porto Alegre
• Rio de Janeiro
. Campinas
. Brasilia
Canada
. Canadian International (Qualifying)
Mexico
• Mexico Satellite Series
. Leg 1
. Leg 2
. Leg 3
1981
Australia
• Australian Open (Qualifying)
• Queensland Championships
• South Australian Championships
• Western Australia Championships
Italy
. Italian International Championships
France
• Roland Garros (Qualifying)
England
. Chichester
Brazil
• Itau Cup Series
• Porto Alegre
• Rio de Janeiro
. Campinas
. Brasilia
1980
Australia
• Australian Open (Qualifying)
• South Australian Championships
• Western Australia Championships
United States 2A Satellite - Midwest
· Leg 2
. Leg 3
. Leg 4
• Masters
England
• Wimbledon (Qualifying)
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Compassionate, Courageous & Visionary A Tennis Legend ahead of his time.
The greatest challenge to being alive is to witness the injustice of this world and not allow it to consume our light.
—
Maurice "Mo" Hunter (1957-2022)
UNITED STATES TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
MAURICE MO HUNTER TENNIS JOURNEY
Tennis Legend
USA TENNIS TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION
History
1984
United States 4 Satellite
- Leg 1: Reached Quarterfinal
- Leg 2: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 3: Round Reached: Unknown
- Leg 4: Reached Finals
- Masters: Round Reached: Unknown
United States 6 Satellite
- Leg 1: Round Reached: Unknown
- Leg 2: Round Reached: Unknown
United States 2A Satellite - Midwest
- Leg 1: Reached Quarterfinal
- Leg 2: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 3: Round Reached: Unknown
- Leg 4: Reached Finals
- Masters: Round Reached: Unknown
1983
- Pacific Southwest (Qualifying): Round 1
- Philadelphia Indoors (Qualifying): Round 2
- Washington Open (Qualifying): Round 3
- US Pro Championships (Qualifying): Round 2
- South Orange Open (Qualifying): Round 1
- Columbus Open (Qualifying): Round Reached: Unknown
- Detroit Tennis & Squash Club Invitation: Round Reached: Unknown
- Detroit Tennis & Squash Club Invitational: (Round unknown)
1983
- US Pro Championships: Round Reached: Unknown
- US Open (Qualifying): Round 2
- Columbus Open: Reached Finals
- Washington Open (Qualifying): Round 2
- Cincinnati (Qualifying): Round Reached: Unknown
- Hall of Fame (Qualifying): Round Reached: Unknown
- South Orange Open (Qualifying): Round Reached: Unknown
- Columbus Open (Qualifying): Round 1
United States 2 Satellite
- Leg 1: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 2: Round 2
- Leg 3: Quarterfinals
United States 5 Satellite
- Leg 1: Reached Quarterfinal
- Leg 2: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 3: Round Reached: Unknown
- Leg 4: Reached Finals
- Masters: Round Reached: Unknown
1980
- United States 1 Satellite – Leg 3: Round Reached: Unknown
- United States 2 Satellite – Leg 3: Reached Semifinals
United States 6 Satellite
- Leg 1: Round 1
- Masters: Reached Quarterfinals
- Michigan Open: Round 2
1979
United States 6 Satellite
- Leg 1: Round Reached: Unknown
- Masters: Reached Semifinals
- Michigan Open: Quarterfinals
- Sullair Invitation: Reached Finals
- US Open (Qualifying): Round 1
1978
- American Tennis Association Championships: Winner
- Lancaster Open: Reached Finals
1977
AMEX Series
- Lincoln: Round Reached: Unknown
- Callaway Gardens: Round Reached: Unknown
- Sapphire Valley: Reached Semifinal
- Bretton Woods: Reached Quarterfinals
- Wall, New Jersey: Round Reached: Unknown
United States 2 Satellite
- Leg 3: Round 1
- Leg 4: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 5: Reached Finals
United States 3 Satellite
- Leg 1: Round Reached: Unknown
- Leg 2: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 3: Round 1
1976
- Shreveport International: Reached Semifinals
AMEX Series - Mount Snow: Reached Quarterfinal
- Lake Placid: Reached Final
- Stratton Mountain: Winner
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
MAURICE MO HUNTER TENNIS JOURNEY
Tennis Legend
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION
History
1981 Australia
- Australian Open (Qualifying): Round 2
- Queensland Championships: Round
- Reached: Unknown
- South Australian Championships: Reached Semifinals
- Western Australia Championships: Round
- Reached: Unknown
1980
- Australian Open (Qualifying): Round 1
- South Australian Championships (Reached Semifinals).
- Western Australia Championships: Reached Semifinals
United States 2A Satellite - Midwest
- Leg 1: Reached Quarterfinal
- Leg 2: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 3: Round Reached: Unknown
- Leg 4: Reached Finals
- Masters: Round Reached: Unknown
1981 Italy
- Italian International Championships: Round Reached: Unknown
1981 France
- Roland Garros (Qualifying): Round 1
Brazil
- 1981 (Itau Cup Series)
- Porto Alegre: Round Reached: Unknown
- Rio de Janeiro: Reached Quarterfinals
- Campinas: Reached Finals
- Brasilia: Round 1
- Porto Alegre (Round unknown)
1982 Canada
Canadian International (Qualifying): Round 1
Mexico
1982 (Mexico Satellite Series)
- Leg 1: Round 3
- Leg 2: Reached Semifinals
- Leg 3: Round 1
1983 Kenya
- Nairobi Championships: Reached Finals
1983 Nigeria
- Lagos: Quarterfinals
- Kaduna: Round 1
- Ogun: Round Reached: Unknown
1983 Nigeria
- Lagos: Quarterfinals
- Kaduna: Round 1
- Ogun: Round Reached: Unknown
1981 England
- Chichester: Round Reached: Unknown
1980
- Wimbledon (Qualifying): Round 2
1983 Germany
Hall of Fame (Qualifying): Round Reached: Unknown
1982 South Africa
- South Orange Open (Qualifying): Round 1
1982 South Orange Open
- Round 1
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Maurice Hunter’s groundbreaking journey in tennis stands as a testament to the power of wit and unwavering dedication in the face of societal barriers. As an athlete emerging in a period when tennis was largely dominated by elite circles, Hunter persistently challenged the status quo through his innovative strategies on the court and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Despite frequent snubbing and overt exclusion from the elite echelons of the sport, his performance not only broke down racial and social barriers but also inspired a broader inclusivity within tennis. Hunter’s career exemplifies resilience, as he not only navigated but also transformed the sport’s landscape by widening opportunities for future generations of diverse tennis players. His legacy is not just his victories on the court, but his role in fostering a more open and egalitarian sport, proving that talent and dedication transcend societal limitations.
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wit and unwavering dedication in the face of societal barriers. As an athlete emerging in a period when tennis was largely dominated by elite circles, Hunter persistently challenged the status quo through his innovative strategies on the court and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Despite frequent snubbing and overt exclusion from the elite echelons of the sport, his performance not only broke down racial and social barriers but also inspired a broader inclusivity within tennis. Hunter’s career exemplifies resilience, as he not only navigated but also transformed the sport’s landscape by widening opportunities for future generations of diverse tennis players. His legacy is not just his victories on the court, but his role in fostering a more open and egalitarian sport, proving that talent and dedication transcend societal limitations.
Compassionate, Courageous and Visionary A Tennis Legend ahead of his time.
The greatest challenge to being alive is to witness the injustice of this world and not allow it to consume our light.
– Maurice “Mo” Hunter (1957-2022)
