BREAKING NEWS Coco Gauff is OUT of Wimbledon after shock first-round upset by unseeded Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska
The 7-6, 6-1 defeat brought the American star crashing back down to earth after her French Open last month.
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BBC News
11 minutes ago
- BBC News
Don't call him Oliver - the British qualifier aiming to stun Alcaraz
If you're just hearing about the British underdog who has caught Wimbledon's imagination, then there's one thing he would like you to know - he's Ollie, not Oliver, Tarvet."I usually only get called Oliver when my mum is annoyed at me. So you know, I try to avoid it at all costs," the 21-year-old added that when he heard "Oliver" being shouted from the stands of court four during his first-round victory on Monday, it made him think he had "done something wrong".The fans could be forgiven for not knowing - after all, he is the world number 733 making his Grand Slam he is quickly carving a name for himself and is unfazed by what lies ahead in the second round - namely, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court on Wednesday in front of 15,000 fans. Should the US college student win, it would mark the biggest upset in Wimbledon history. But he is not ruling out his chances, choosing to see it as an opportunity not an experience."I don't really like the word 'experience' because I feel like then you're just there to almost just spectate, you don't really have the expectation to win," he told BBC Sport."And, obviously, I'm not saying that I expect to win. But at the same time I feel like I've been quietly confident this whole tournament and it's got me to where I am."A big thing for me is just playing the ball, not the player." For his father Garry, it is a moment he can scarcely believe."What a mouth-watering prospect," he told BBC Sport."A week of qualifying, a round one win. And this is just too much. It is going to be fun, because Ollie has played in front of big crowds, 700 or 800, maybe 1,000. To go in front of 15,000, that is quite a step up isn't it." 'This kid is incredible' Tennis was not an obvious career choice when Tarvet was young. His mum Jennifer is a teacher and his father is a construction their family home in St Albans was very close to Batchwood Tennis Centre, where he played "five times a week".Tarvet had his first proper tennis lesson when he was six. His memory of that day is a little hazy, but for his first coach, Ben Wood, it is as if it were yesterday."I can just remember thinking 'this kid is incredible' - I couldn't believe it. I've always stood by this, it was the best first impression anyone ever gave me in a first lesson."I kept making the challenge harder and he kept coming up with it. This is like a six-year-old who shouldn't be able to do those things so I was blown away, straight away."A talented footballer and cricketer, Tarvet's focus fully switched to tennis when he was a teenager. He was home-schooled for his A-Levels so he could play full time at the Unique Tennis Academy in cites the programme as "a big stepping stone" in his development."I have a lot of appreciation and gratitude for what those guys did for me," said Tarvet."I wasn't on anyone's radar as a teenager, but they took me in and saw me as one of their own."The improvements he made enabled Tarvet to start seriously thinking about moving towards a professional playing career. Another advert for US college route Rather than going straight into the ATP Tour ranks, Tarvet decided the best option was to learn his craft in American college is studying for a communications and marketing degree at the University of San Diego and said he "owes a lot" to his coaches and team-mates is the latest British player to try the American college system, with others including Cameron Norrie and Jacob why has it become a popular route?"I think players are maturing a bit later," said Mark Hilton, LTA men's national coach. "Careers are lasting longer. And also the competition over there is great. Not many players are ready to play pro tennis at 18 and go to places where not many people watch, and it's financially very difficult as well."So if you can mature and go through that process of three to four years of being in a great programme, good coaches, playing within a team, getting an education - they often come out more mature." Time overseas has been fruitful in developing Tarvet's winning mentality. He earned victories in 23 of 25 matches this year, ranking him inside the top five singles players in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) the professional circuit, Tarvet has won five titles on the ITF Tour - the third tier below the ATP and Challenger Tours - including one this year in San NCAA rules mean players are restricted in how much they can claim from professional run through qualifying to the second round means he should be taking home prize money of £99,000 - which would increase to £152,000 if he beats he is only allowed to claim $10,000 (£7,290) in profit every year, as well as any expenses incurred during the events. 'Gareth!' - inside joke shows colourful character Tarvet describes himself as "fiery" on the court and he has showed over the past week he is not afraid to express qualifying week, his shouts of "Gareth!" after winning points were a particular source of amusement - and intrigue.A giggling Tarvet would not divulge the full meaning, but hinted it was a reference to former Wales footballer Gareth Bale."My team-mates were laughing and they were blowing up our group chat because I was saying it," said Tarvet, who supports Liverpool."But [people are] going to have to wonder, I'm sorry. My team-mates were already annoyed at me for how much information I gave out. "It's just the inside joke to keep guys accountable of their decision-making, that's all I'm going to say."
Daily Mirror
27 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Strict Wimbledon rules and how Lewis Hamilton and Pippa Middleton got in trouble
Tickets to Wimbledon are often difficult to get hold of, but entry to the Royal Box is even more coveted, and even the elite can sometimes fall afoul of the rules Attending Wimbledon isn't as straightforward as visiting the other majors in tennis. And the criteria for a ticket in the Royal Box are even more strict than the usual red tape. So much so that even esteemed guests like Lewis Hamilton and Pippa Middleton can be denied access like anyone else. And that duo are just some of the famous faces to have failed in their efforts to comply with the rules over the years. Hamilton was educated on Wimbledon etiquette the hard way after he was invited to watch the men's singles final from the Royal Box in 2015. However, he ended up missing the clash between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer after flaunting the dress code rules. Anyone sitting in the most prestigious seats available at SW19 is expected to dress smart, which means a tie is compulsory for men. Not only did Hamilton forget that, but he also turned up painfully late for the honour and was turned around at the door as a result. A source with knowledge of the situation said at the time: "Lewis turned up an hour late and wasn't wearing a tie. He was told he would need to put one on to enter the box but he threw a bit of hissy fit, which lasted a couple of minutes, and then left. There is a strict dress code, and the staff manning the box had no choice. He was asked not to enter the box." Hamilton, 40, had won his first Formula 1 world championship with Mercedes around six months prior to the misunderstanding. He was also named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2014, but that wasn't enough to earn him an exemption for the royal treatment. Tardiness was also what resulted in Middleton - the younger sister of Kate, the Princess of Wales - and mum Carole being excluded from the box. That's after they too turned up late and were prevented from sitting alongside their own family. That just goes to show how seriously Wimbledon staff take the matter. So much so that not even two extended members of the Royal Family can bag a seat if they don't meet the requirements, though Pippa and Carole were permitted to take up two standard Centre Court seats instead. And they aren't alone in that regard. That's after Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, irked the Royal Box standard-bearers in 2019. Fans spotted the wife of Prince Harry wasn't sitting next to the other members of the Royal Family, as she usually would be. And The Times reported that was due to the fact she was wearing denim jeans, which is frowned upon in Wimbledon members' areas. The same report suggested the Los Angeles-born Royal angered organisers after leaving once Serena Williams had played her match. Andy Murray was yet to play at the time, and it's considered poor form for Royal Box attendees to miss any British players in action. "She wanted to come incognito but there were problems," said an All England Club source, per The Times. "They couldn't invite her into the royal box because she was wearing jeans but that didn't really matter because all she wanted to do was come and watch Serena. Andy Murray was on Court 1 afterwards and it was a massive faux pas not to watch a Brit when she is signed up to the royal family." Former world No. 1 Ilie Nastase was also barred from entering the Royal Box in 2017 due to comments he made at the Fed Cup that year. The then-Romania captain made sexist remarks when he labelled the British duo of Anne Keothavong and Johanna Konta "f*****g b*****s" and was banned from the competitions for three years as a result. It's somewhat gratifying to think even household names are held to the same standard as anyone else. But then not all of us have the privilege of being asked to rub shoulders with royalty for one of the greatest shows in all of sport.
North Wales Chronicle
33 minutes ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Wimbledon briefing: Day two recap, Wednesday's order of play and Brits to watch
Wednesday's schedule sees British qualifier Oliver Tarvet take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court while Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are among six other British players in second-round action. Here, the PA news agency looks back at Tuesday's events and previews what is to come on day three of the Championships. The Argentinian twice consulted medical staff for what appeared to be a right leg issue after slipping early in the second set and called it quits trailing 6-2 6-2 2-1. Draper had been in control from the moment the contest started on Court One and, while a short outing in the heat might have seemed optimal, the 23-year-old said: 'I wanted to play a bit longer in all honesty.' Four of the top 10 players in both the men's and women's draw are out the tournament already. Women's second seed Coco Gauff's defeat on Court One on Tuesday night saw her follow Jessica Pegula (seeded three), Zheng Qinwen (five) and Paula Badosa (nine) through the exit door. On the men's side, third seed Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Musetti (seven) were both beaten the day after Holger Rune (eight) and Daniil Medvedev (nine) were sent packing. Monday's record-breaking seven British winners all return to the court on Wednesday looking to reach the third round. Emma Raducanu faces a tough test against 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova in the prime time slot on Centre Court, while British number two Katie Boulter and number three Sonay Kartal both take on unseeded opponents after headline-grabbing first-round wins. Qualifier Oliver Tarvet has the most eye-catching match against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, while Cameron Norrie will play 12th seed Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fery and Billy Harris face Italian Luciano Darderi and Portugal's Nuno Borges respectively. Emma Raducanu's second-round clash with Marketa Vondrousova will be a real draw on day three as two former grand slam champions meet at a relatively early stage of the tournament. Raducanu won the US Open aged just 18, prior to which she made her main-draw Wimbledon debut during the same season and beat Vondrousova in a memorable match on her way to the third round. Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, comes into the tie in good grass form having won the Berlin Open earlier this month and will be hoping to turn the tables on the British star. Centre Court (from 1.30pm)Aryna Sabalenka (10 v Marie BouzkovaOliver Tarvet v Carlos Alcaraz (2)Emma Raducanu v Marketa Vondrousova Court One (from 1pm)Cameron Norrie v Frances Tiafoe (12)Katie Boulter v Solana SierraTaylor Fritz (5) v Gabriel Diallo Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime, with a maximum temperature of 27C, according to the Met Office.
