Ghali, a native of Casablanca, Morocco, began his tennis journey at the age of 9. He enjoyed a stellar junior career, achieving a ranking as high as #20 in the country. Ghali continued his tennis career at Saint Leo University, a consistently top-ranked team in NCAA Division II. Over six years with the Lions, he earned both a Bachelor’s in Economics and a Master’s in Data Analytics. As team captain for three years, Ghali achieved notable success, including a peak individual national ranking of #7, two Sunshine State regular-season championships, three All-Conference singles honors, and an NCAA Semi-Finalist title. He also earned the prestigious Indoor National Championship, a highlight of his career. During the summers, Ghali worked as a tennis professional at The Belle Haven Club in Greenwich, where he shared his extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the game with his players.