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Daily Mail
21 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.'
CBC
3 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Branstine beats Andreescu in all-Canadian Wimbledon qualifier
Carson Branstine defeated Bianca Andreescu 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-1 in an all-Canadian second-round Wimbledon women's qualifier on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Branstine, a California native who represents Canada through family ties in Toronto, was coming off a first-round upset of top seed and French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., struggled on serve, winning just 57 per cent of her first-serve points. The 2019 U.S. Open champion managed only three aces compared to Branstine's six. Branstine, who opened her grass season earlier this month with her first WTA Tour main-draw win in the Netherlands, will next face Cyprus's Raluca Serban with a Wimbledon main-draw berth on the line. Also Wednesday, Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., lost his second-round men's qualifier 6-3, 6-2 to Britain's Oliver Tarvet.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ian Poulter's son just misses out on US Open slot
The Poulter family came so close to once again being represented in next week's US Open. However, it was not Ryder Cup legend Ian who suffered play-off agony in the final qualifier for the season's third major – but his 21-year-old old son, Luke. However, there is still a slight chance that Poulter Jnr might tee it up at Oakmont as one of the primary reserves. It would be the least he deserves. Advertisement Poulter staged a remarkable display at the weather-delayed shoot-out in Florida, showing the competitive gumption of his father to take American Austen Truslow – who not so long ago was a member of the PGA Tour – to sudden death in the fight to gain the last place in the field. In doing so, the University of Florida student left behind the likes of Rickie Fowler, Max Homa and Sergio García, who failed to get nearly so close in their respective 36-holers. To emphasise the level of Poulter's achievement, Nicolai Hojgaard played alongside him in the same qualifier. But the Dane, who made his Ryder Cup debut two years ago, could not live with his playing partner as he added a 65 to his morning 69 to reach 10 under par and give himself the opportunity of tackling Truslow for the final of the four spots on offer at Emerald Dunes, in West Palm Beach. After beginning the second round with an eagle and two birdies, Poulter looked likely to go through automatically. But after falling one short – Americans Justin Hicks, Phil Barbaree and Frankie Harris all advanced on 11 under – Poulter watched in despair as Truslow, a golfer best known for chipping one-handed, denied him a major debut. Poulter Jnr sleeping next to the Ryder Cup on the flight back to Heathrow after Europe's victory at Oakland Hills in 2004 - Getty Images/Andrew Redington He must only take positives from this, however. Two other factors made his feat yet more special. First, he had to go through local qualifying just to reach this stage and the fact there were more than 10,000 entrants should put it in perspective. (Ian, now on the LIV circuit, did not enter, having not appeared in the US Open for three years). Advertisement Secondly, Luke fractured his back last year and was forced out of the game for seven months. It was a huge and deeply worrying blow for an up-and-comer, who in his only previous start in a top-level pro-event – the Asian Tour Series in Newcastle in 2023 – finished in the top 25. But he remained resilient and when he celebrated his first college victory in March, a few months after he returned to competition, Poulter snr could not contain his emotions. 'We couldn't be more proud of Luke for his first collegiate individual event win,' Poulter posted on X. 'This means so much to him most importantly. Having to sit out for seven months last year with a fractured L4 [vertebra] was not easy. But hard work, an incredible mindset and a wonderful team of people around him to keep him focused and positive.' Blessedly, Poulter Jnr does not have much time to stew on this near miss. At the end of this week, he will attempt to channel his father's team-golf qualities when he plays for the Internationals in the Palmer Cup. The annual match against the Americans features university students and this year's three-day event takes place in South Carolina. Advertisement There is another Englishman in the visiting side in Tyler Weaver and the highly rated 22-year-old was successful in his attempt to earn an Oakmont berth at a qualifier on Monday. Weaver boasts his own famous sporting father – the former jockey Jason Weaver. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
South China Morning Post
10-06-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong v India: boos ring out for Westwood ahead of crucial Asian Cup clash
Ashley Westwood has doubled down on his belief in Manuel Bleda, picking the newly naturalised striker to the lead the line in his side's Asian Cup qualifier against India on Tuesday. The decision was met with a chorus of boos from the home fans, who called for the Englishman to be sacked after his side's 0-0 draw with Nepal last week. Westwood, though, has turned to the Spanish-born 34-year-old as he looks to break Hong Kong's struggles in front of goal. Also in the starting XI was Raphael Merkies, another player who has qualified through the residency rules that have so riled Westwood's counterpart Manolo Marquez. The India boss is also looking for goals, after his side's first game against Singapore ended goalless. He has recalled Sunil Chhetri to the squad, but the veteran striker only starts on the bench. Much will rely on the form of attacking midfielder Brandon Fernandes and forward Liston Colaco.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Fan taken to hospital after falling from stand during Belgium-Wales soccer match
Wales' fans cheer ahead of the World Cup 2026 group J qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Wales at King Baudouin stadium in Brussels, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert) BRUSSELS — A soccer fan who fell from the upper tier of King Baudouin Stadium during a World Cup qualifier between Belgium and Wales was taken to the hospital for checks on his injuries. The Football Association of Wales said the unnamed man 'was conscious and speaking' after the incident, which reportedly took place during the second half of Monday's game in Brussels. The man 'fell from the upper to lower tier,' the FAW said in a statement after the match, which Belgium won 4-3. The incident came a day after a fan died after falling from an overhead level onto the media section at the Munich stadium during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal.
