US EditionBritain's Tarvet Says 'Not Here for the Money' After Landmark Wimbledon Win
- Oliver Tarvet, ranked No. 733, won his first-round match at Wimbledon against Leandro Riedi with scores of 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, marking a significant personal achievement for him.
- Tarvet's victory means he is set to earn £99,000, but due to NCAA rules, he can only keep $10,000 in profit each year.
- After the match, Tarvet expressed happiness about his win, stating, 'I'm not here for the money, I'm here for the crowd and the experience.'
- He previously called for a review of NCAA rules, stating, 'I’ve worked hard to get this money. I don’t feel like it’s undeserved,' while acknowledging he doesn't want to get involved in advocacy.
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Brit star earning pennies at Wimbledon 'has to find £70,000 of expenses'
ACE student Oliver Tarvet is swotting up for the biggest exam of his life – and aiming to bring down Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz. But even if Tarvet topples the king of SW19 tomorrow, he will pocket barely any of the £152,000 on offer. GettyOliver Tarvet booked his place in the second round of Wimbledon[/caption] British No33 Tarvet – at 733, the lowest-ranked player in the singles field – earned his shot at glory as he destroyed Swiss Lea…
Leandro Riedi's Grand Slam debut has failed. Zurich is subject to Oliver Tarvet in three sets in Wimbledon.
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