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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Why British No 719 bizarrely shouts 'GARETH' as he qualifies for Wimbledon main draw but WON'T be able to claim £66,000 prize money
Wimbledon always throws up a few quirky storylines in the first few days and this time one has come early: why does that British qualifier keep screaming 'Gareth!' after winning a point? The mystery arose as 21-year-old Oliver Tarvet, a college player at San Diego, won his way into the draw. After two interviews we have got as far as establishing it is a reference to former Wales and Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale. Following his third win which gave him a place in the main draw, Tarvet revealed he was shouting about 'a soccer player'. And so in his pre-tournament press conference, there came what is surely one of the most bizarre exchanges at Wimbledon. 'Gareth Bale?' we asked. ' Gareth Southgate?' 'You're figuring it out,' said Tarvet. 'I think I gave a little bit too much information, but, yeah, it's one of those two guys. You're cracking the code.' Come on, people are wondering who it is. 'They're gonna have to wander. 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 gonna say.' Strange rituals and routines develop amongst college athletes so we'll have to let Tarvet keep his secrets for now. The Wimbledon debutant has an enticing draw, with fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi up first - and the winner of that due to face the two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz. Regardless, Tarvet is guaranteed £66,000 in Wimbledon prizemoney - except he isn't. As a student athlete, the NCAA, which runs college sport in America, forbids him from taking home more than $10,000 in profit; everything else either has to be written off as expenses or will be returned to the All England Club. The £66,000 equates to $91,000 so, even after the American tax man takes his cut, Tarvet is still in the absurd position of having to accrue tens of thousands of dollars in expenses, or giving up his cash. 'I'm going to fly my coach in first class!' he joked. 'There's a girl, I can't remember her name, she appealed to the to the NCAA, there's been complaints about it. I don't want to speak too much about it but in my opinion, I've worked hard to get this money. I don't feel like it's undeserved the money that I've got. So I think it would be good to see a change in the rules of the NCAA.'
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
‘Gareth!' – Oliver Tarvet qualifies for Wimbledon and lets slip college in-joke
Oliver Tarvet admits he is in trouble with his college team-mates for sharing their in-joke on the global stage. The 21-year-old achieved the biggest moment by far of his fledgling tennis career on Thursday by becoming the only British player to come through qualifying for Wimbledon. Tarvet is studying at the University of San Diego and he left all but a few onlookers baffled by shouting out 'Gareth' at moments during his final-round victory over Belgian player Alexander Blockx on Thursday. While Tarvet, who at world number 719 is only the 33rd highest ranked man in Britain, did not want to explain too much, it appears the reference is to former Wales and Real Madrid footballer Gareth Bale. 'College is obviously a little more energetic than maybe the pro tour,' said Tarvet. 'And it's just who I am. It's what gives me success, being a little more energetic, a little bit more fiery than most players. 'I find it pretty funny out there. My team-mates were laughing and they were blowing up our group chat because I was saying it in Wimbledon last round of qualifications. '(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.' Tarvet was not a standout junior but following the likes of Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley onto the US college circuit has allowed him to flourish. Of the 13 British men in the singles draw, seven have taken the college route into the professional game and Tarvet said: 'I owe pretty much everything to the University of San Diego. 'They're so knowledgeable, such great people. I feel like I have improved not only as a tennis player but also as a person, they've taught me a lot of values that I didn't value going into college. 'It's just been really great over there and I've enjoyed every second. That's why it's something really important for me. A lot of people have asked me, 'Oh, you're gonna go pro now', and unless something drastic happens, I really want to go back there because it's where I'm happiest.' The downside for Tarvet is that continued participation in college tournaments is contingent on him staying largely amateur, meaning he can only claim 10,000 dollars (approximately £7,300) of a guaranteed £66,000 in prize money, plus expenses. The rules have been the subject of legal cases, and Tarvet said: 'There's been complaints about it but I don't want to speak too much about it, I don't want to overstep anything. 'In my opinion, I've worked hard to get this money and I don't really feel like it's undeserved, the money that I've got. So I think it would be good to see a change in the rules.' Should Tarvet beat fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi and elevate the prize money to £99,000, he would more than likely get a crack at two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. 'Obviously it's cool but I'm not going think too much about it,' said Tarvet. 'Everyone at this level is just really, really good. And if I'm not focused on Monday and I don't put in a good performance, I'm sorry, I'm just not going to win. 'It would be a lot of fun (facing Alcaraz) but, at the same time, I'm keeping that in the far side of my brain.'
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Barry-Murphy 'underwhelming', Bale bid 'fantastic'
BBC Sport Wales asked Cardiff City fans for their views on potential new ownership of the club by a Gareth Bale-led consortium and the new management after the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as head Barnard:I have supported Cardiff City for 60 years and over the past few seasons I have not enjoyed it at all. Tan has no clue how to run a football club and it breaks my heart to find us in Division One. We need some fresh blood and I would be delighted to see Gareth Bale and his Associates come in and make my club a Premier League Club Thomas:I think the club need a change of direction, no identity or solid leadership for a while now at Cardiff City, we became an established Championship team but then struggled with lack of, or correct investment, in the right players and managers. Grateful to Mr V Tan for the many good seasons and taking us to the Premiership and previous good players and managers, but now in League 1, a rebuild and new leadership is required to steer the club in right direction and unite fans and club Harding:BBM quite an underwhelming appointment, but has fantastic opportunity to work with some really talented youngsters. Bale would have the City rocking. Although the fans would take anyone to replace Tan at this point, not just an American consortium fronted by Bale!Shaun Bond:[Bale] Would make a lot of us fans very happy. Tan selling generally would but with a footballing hero local lad would be even Jones:Very average season ahead. Can't see how we will attract good players in League One. Need a change of ownership and a clear football MorganFantastic news that Gareth Bale wants to spearhead a takeover of our club. We need people on the board with football knowledge unlike the present board of directors who are responsible for running down our club into League Thompson:I hope Bale and co buy us! Having a fan at the wheel would make such a difference compared to someone who never shows up.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Barry-Murphy in, could Bale follow? Let us know your thoughts
Cardiff City have a new head coach in Brian Barry-Murphy, while speculation continues about whether Gareth Bale could soon have a role at the is involved in a bid to buy the Bluebirds and is hopeful the potential deal will come what do Cardiff fans make of the suggestion that Real Madrid and Wales legend Bale may end up playing a part at his home-city club?And how do you feel about the appointment of former Rochdale boss Barry-Murphy as successor to Omer Riza? We want to know your views as Cardiff build towards their first League One season since 2003, following relegation from the Championship in us know you think by clicking here.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Gareth Bale wants to be heavily involved in Cardiff City takeover and 'now's the time'
Gareth Bale wants to be heavily involved in Cardiff City takeover and 'now's the time' The former Wales and Real Madrid superstar has spoken out about his desire to be part of a consortium which takes over the Bluebirds Emma Rhys-Jones and Gareth Bale attend the European Premiere of F1 ® The Movie at Cineworld, Leicester Square (Image: Getty Images ) Gareth Bale believes he is the right person to lead Cardiff back to the Premier League and intends to be heavily involved if the investment group he is working with complete a takeover, a source close to the 35-year-old has said. Bale spoke publicly about his interest in purchasing the League One club on Monday, saying it would be a "dream come true" if a deal could be done. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community A source close to the former Wales captain told the PA news agency on Tuesday Bale would not be content to be a bit-part player in any takeover. Asked what sort of role Bale might take on, the source said: "A very significant one. He is not going to be a bit-part player. This is a guy who has been super-successful and doesn't need to put his name to something just for the sake of it. He would be heavily involved. He believes he is the right person for this. "Cardiff is the only club he wants to do a deal for. Now's the time, with the club in the doldrums, to put some TLC into the club and get them back to the Premier League." The Bale consortium is believed to feature both British and American investors. Article continues below Speaking on the red carpet at the premiere for F1: The Movie on Monday evening, Bale told Sky Sports: "We are interested in getting Cardiff. It's my home (town) club, it's where I grew up and my uncle used to play for them. To be involved with an ownership group would be a dream come true." Bale's camp accepts the decision to sell ultimately rests with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan. "If (Tan) is willing to sell it, there is no better person as far as custodianship, and with the correct intentions to the place, than Gareth," the source close to Bale said. Cardiff declined to comment on the Bale consortium's interest when contacted by PA on Tuesday, however the Supporters' Trust did post their own statement after consulting with members of the club's board. Keith Morgan, the CCST chair, said: "Claims that an actual bid by a US-based consortium has been made are a bit misleading. As a result of a conversation the Trust has had with the club at board level it seems that no formal bid has been made for the club to consider. "Rather, a notice of intention to make such an offer was delivered direct to owner Vincent Tan who seems to have had little interest in it and, in the absence of an actual bid, the matter was not progressed further. Article continues below "The board have confirmed that no bid has been received and that one is not anticipated." Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
