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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brit Wimbledon star Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend stuns in low-cut dress as she watches him take on Carlos Alcaraz
Tarvet and his girlfriend study at a university in the US ONE LOVE Brit Wimbledon star Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend stuns in low-cut dress as she watches him take on Carlos Alcaraz WIMBLEDON star Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend turned heads as she watched the British ace take on Carlos Alcaraz. The world No.733 faces the reigning champion on Centre Court this afternoon. Advertisement 8 Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend Helaena Staebler supported him on Centre Court Credit: PA 8 Helaena was all smiles in the Tarvet player's box Credit: PA 8 She stunned in a low-cut blue dress Credit: PA 8 Helaena hails from California Credit: Threads @ Tarvet was cheered on by his coaches, family and girlfriend Helaena Staebler from his player's box. Helaena, 20, caught the eye from the stands in a stunning low-cut blue dress. Tarvet, who is making his Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon, plays college tennis for the University of San Diego. It was there where he met brunette beauty Helaena and they have been together for a year. Advertisement St Albans-born Tarvet is a communications major when he is not on the court and his partner from California studies biology. The couple shared a kiss after he won his first-round match on Monday, beating Leandro Reidi in straight sets. Tarvet won three matches in qualifying to make the main draw. He has already banked £99,000 by making the second round at SW19. Advertisement 8 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - follow all the latest scores and updates from a thrilling fortnight at SW19 But due to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, Tarvet is not allowed to take winnings from competitions outside of the college set-up. However, his coach Ryan Keckley says he is able to claim plenty of his prize money in 'actual necessary expenses over the course of a calendar year'. Advertisement The odds are stacked against Tarvet versus two-time Wimbledon winner Alcaraz. But it is a challenge he is relishing, according to girlfriend Helaena, who said: "I've always believed in him - it's just what you've got to do. "I have no words, I haven't even been able to process this. "It's gonna be amazing, I'm very excited, I'm sure he's very excited as well." Advertisement 8 The couple met at San Diego University, who Tarvet competes for Credit: Threads @ 8 They have been together for a year Credit: Threads @
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brit Wimbledon star Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend stuns in low-cut dress as she watches him take on Carlos Alcaraz
WIMBLEDON star Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend turned heads as she watched the British ace take on Carlos Alcaraz. The world No.733 Advertisement 8 Oliver Tarvet's girlfriend Helaena Staebler supported him on Centre Court Credit: PA 8 Helaena was all smiles in the Tarvet player's box Credit: PA 8 She stunned in a low-cut blue dress Credit: PA 8 Helaena hails from California Credit: Threads @ Helaena, 20, caught the eye from the stands in a stunning low-cut blue dress. Tarvet, who is making his Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon, plays college tennis for the University of San Diego. It was there where he met brunette beauty Helaena and they have been together for a year. Advertisement READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON St Albans-born Tarvet is a communications major when he is not on the court and his partner from California studies biology. The couple shared a kiss after he won his first-round match on Monday, Tarvet won three matches in qualifying to make the main draw. He has already banked £99,000 by making the second round Advertisement Most read in Sport 8 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - But due to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, However, his coach Ryan Keckley says he is able to Advertisement The odds are stacked against Tarvet versus two-time Wimbledon winner Alcaraz. But it is a challenge he is relishing, according to girlfriend Helaena, who said: "I've always believed in him - it's just what you've got to do. "I have no words, I haven't even been able to process this. "It's gonna be amazing, I'm very excited, I'm sure he's very excited as well." Advertisement 8 The couple met at San Diego University, who Tarvet competes for Credit: Threads @ 8 They have been together for a year Credit: Threads @ 8 Helaena studies biology at uni Credit: PA
Wales Online
13 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Carlos Alcaraz's British opponent forced to offload £100k winnings as deadline set
Carlos Alcaraz's British opponent forced to offload £100k winnings as deadline set Oliver Tarvet is up against the reigning Wimbledon champion in the biggest match of his career Tarvet will have to offload most of his Wimbledon winnings (Image:) British student Oliver Tarvet faces the biggest match of his fledgling career this afternoon as he takes on reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the men's singles at SW19. The 21-year-old is the lowest-ranked player in the singles field at 733rd in the world, but breezed past Swiss star Leandro Riedi in straight sets in the opening round to set up a dream draw with number two seed Alcaraz, who is looking for his third title win at Wimbledon in as many years. Tarvet, who is still a student amateur at the University of San Diego, is hoping to spring the mother of all surprises on the French Open champion on Wednesday afternoon, and knows that £152,000 is also on offer if he can pull it off. By beating Riedi and making it through to the second round, he already guaranteed prize money of £99,000 - but he will actually end up banking a tiny fraction of that sum. Having come through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) system while studying in the United States, Tarvet must follow some of the organisation's rules, which limit the amount of prize money players can claim from professional tournaments. Ahead of this year's Wimbledon, Tarvet revealed that he can only earn $10,000 (£7,290) in profit every year, aside from the expenses he incurs during the events he plays at. Article continues below That means that he will have to offload most of the huge sum he has already banked, as well as any amount he will win if he can topple Alcaraz. After beating Riedi, he joked that he would need to give his coaches a hefty pay rise as he now faces the task of finding tens of thousands of pounds in expenses. "By December, I need to show that, like, profit or prize money minus expenses equals less than $10,000," said Tarvet. "I don't know how much I made. I think I made, like, it's £99,000 or £100,000. Obviously, that's before tax. "I've got to find £60,000, £70,000 of expenses, which tennis is an expensive sport. So, hopefully, I can make that happen. Just pay my coaches a little bit extra. I don't know. We'll figure something out. Fly business class!" Discussing the rule before his opening match, he 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.' However, Tarvet also insisted: 'I'm not here for the money, I'm here for the crowds, the experience and to stamp my mark on the ATP circuit. 'You work for these type of moments - it's a dream come true to play at Wimbledon, it's really special.' The St Albans-born star has never played in front of more than 800 spectators before, but will walk out in front of nearly 15,000 fans on Centre Court on Wednesday. "As a kid, it's what you dream of and work for," said Tarvet. "But for it to happen so suddenly is really special. For me, though, nothing has really changed. "I'm quietly confident that I can win against anyone and Alcaraz is no exception to that. Obviously, he's done an incredible amount in the tennis world. He's a difficult guy not to respect. Article continues below "But I've got to just go out there and treat it like another match, play the ball, not the player, even if it is going to be pretty special."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
How amateur Brit ace Oliver Tarvet CAN claim £99,000 in Wimbledon prize money thanks to loophole to ‘$10k college
AMATEUR star Oliver Tarvet can claim his £99,000 Wimbledon prize money in 'actual necessary expenses over the course of a calendar year'. On Wednesday, the world No.733 from St Albans will play 3 Oliver Tarvet can claim his £99,000 Wimbledon prize money in 'actual necessary expenses' 3 Tarvet will play Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of Wimlebdon It is an incredible underdog story and were he to win, as improbably as they may sound, then it would be the Tarvet has an interesting background and is a part-time player because he studies at the University of San Diego. Alongside his education, he has been able to play thousands of tennis matches in a collegiate-style system. READ MORE TENNIS NEWS Under National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, Yet according to his coach, he is able to claim back plentiful expenses, which would cover his accommodation and travel costs, plus those for his coaches. Ryan Keckley, head of men's tennis at the University of San Diego , landed in the UK via Chicago at 6am on Monday, just in time to watch his star pupil win the opening match against fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi from CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Most read in Sport Still suffering from jet lag, Keckley said: 'There's an outdated bylaw of the NCAA, probably two or three years old, of the '$10,000 rule'. 'But there have been so many changes of how you can get money into people's back pockets. Brit, 21, misses out on nearly £100k payday despite winning in Wimbledon first round to set up Carlos Alcaraz clash 'One of the changes that took place is you are allowed actual necessary expenses over the course of a calendar year. As long as you have the expenses to show, then all good. 'So say he played a tournament in June and he flew there. It's 1000 bucks and the hotel is another 1000 bucks. And the meals are another 1000 bucks. 'That's $3,000 expenses. Then he goes and plays another tournament, another tournament, another tournament. Four tournaments. 'Times 3000 by four and that's $12,000 he can offset his expenses by. Put a coach on that for $2000-4000 a week. That adds up. 'What every college player has to do is work through that, until the NCAA kind of rights the ship. But that's going to be a work in progress. 'No profit. It's all actual and necessary expenses. 'In my opinion , Oli has proven himself worthy of any candidate here. And that's the beauty about sport, you just never know. 'Do I think he has the capability of going out there and beating Alcaraz? Absolutely, because every challenge that we put in front of him, he's done sensational.' 3 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE -
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First Post
2 days ago
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Explained: Why British world No.733 won't get £99k Wimbledon prize money despite stunning first-round win
Oliver Tarvet defeated Leandro Riedi 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Wimbledon 2025's opening day on Monday, but the 21-year-old world No.733 won't be eligible to accept the prize money. Here's why. read more British tennis player Oliver Tarvet is set for a dream match at Wimbledon 2025 against the defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, on Wednesday. Tarvet, who is ranked No.733, set up a match against the five-time Grand Slam winner, Alcaraz, by beating Leandro Riedi, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on the opening day of the tournament. While the 21-year-old Tarvet is not seen as the favourite to win against Alcaraz, he could be happy that his win over Riedi earned him £99,000 in prize money. Beating Alcaraz will earn him £153,000. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But Tarvet won't be taking home such a big amount due to a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rule. Why won't Oliver Tarvet get Wimbledon mega prize money? Travet is currently studying at the University of San Diego and developed his game under the NCAA system. But this also means following some rules. As per the NCAA rules, players can only claim a limited amount of prize money from professional tournaments. Tarvet had revealed before the start of Wimbledon 2025 that he can only earn $10,000 (£7,290) in profit every year, besides the expenses incurred during the events. This means Tarvet will have to forfeit the £99,000 prize money he earned by reaching the second round of Wimbledon 2025. 'There's been complaints about it but I don't want to speak too much about it, I don't want to overstep anything,' Tarvet said before the match against Riedi. '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.' Tarvet has become the first British man to qualify for Wimbledon since Alexander Ward in 2017. He secured his spot in the main draw with a straight-sets win over Terence Atmane, followed by a 6-3, 6-2 victory against Canada's Alexis Galarneau, and a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 triumph over 29th seed Alexander Blockx of Belgium.
