[2] On the ATP Tour he made most of his appearances at the Auckland Open, where he first competed in 1996 and featured in each of the next three tournaments.

Beaten in the first round of the singles, he made better success in the doubles event, making it to the semi-finals with partner Brett Steven.

This included a World Group qualifier against Brazil in Florianópolis, where he played a singles rubber against Gustavo Kuerten.

[5] His best win in the Davis Cup came against Richard Krajicek at a 1996 tie in Haarlem, just three-months after the Dutchman had won Wimbledon.

[6] Krajicek, who was playing his first match at home since winning Wimbledon, was struggling with a knee injury by the time the fourth set started and retired hurt with Hunt ahead 4–1.