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Oliver Tarvet Wins Wimbledon Debut but Forfeits Bulk of £99,000 Prize Under NCAA Rules

NCAA amateur regulations cap his Wimbledon earnings at $10,000 plus expenses following his straight-sets victory

Oliver Tarvet celebrates his first-round victory at Wimbledon
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Oliver Tarvet will miss out on most of his Wimbledon prize money (Photo: PA)

Overview

  • Tarvet, ranked world No 733, beat Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first main-draw match at the All England Club.
  • NCAA rules require him to surrender most of his £99,000 prize, limiting his take-home to $10,000 plus tournament expenses.
  • He reached the main draw by receiving a wildcard and winning three qualifying matches at SW19.
  • The 21-year-old plans to remain at the University of San Diego and retain amateur status instead of turning professional immediately.
  • His next challenge is a second-round meeting with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.