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College Star Oliver Tarvet Wins in Slam Debut at Wimbledon and Could Face Alcaraz Next
- Oliver Tarvet, a 21-year-old British college player, won his first-round match at Wimbledon on June 30, 2025, in London, beating Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi 6-4 6-4 6-4.
- Tarvet earned his spot via a wildcard and three tough qualifying wins at Roehampton, while competing under NCAA rules that limit his annual prize retention to $10,000 to maintain amateur status.
- He expressed joy at his Wimbledon debut, highlighting his hard work and saying he is motivated by the crowd, experience, and to make his mark rather than money, though he acknowledged financial restrictions.
- Tarvet will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round, and he stated he is quietly confident against any opponent while planning to return to university for his final year.
- This Wimbledon success could increase his profile but highlights NCAA prize rules that prevent him from claiming the majority of a guaranteed £99,000 prize, reflecting the challenges for student-athletes balancing sport and education.
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Underdog, Oliver Tarvet, to take on Alcaraz
In a shock debut at Wimbledon, 21-year-old complete underdog Oliver Tarvet from St. Albans has captured the hearts of British tennis fans and earned a second-round match with defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz after a commanding 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Swiss player Leandro Riedi on Monday, June 30. Tarvet’s journey to the All England Club’s main draw while ranked 733rd in the world… Source
He is an amateur tennis player, 21 years old, a student, number 733 in the world rankings and he is in the second round of Wimbledon. There Oliver Tarvet will meet none other than Carlos Alcaraz.
British world No.733 denied £99k Wimbledon prize money after stunning first-round win - The Mirror
Oliver Tarvet saw off Leandro Riedi, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 19 minutes on the opening day of Wimbledon, but the 21-year-old Brit won't be able to accept the prize money
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