7 h. ago Oliver Tarvet’s Wimbledon battle with Carlos Alcaraz flies flag for US college route to tennis

After being blown away by the world No 2 in the first set, the British qualifier competed gamely in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 defeat and an advert for a US university education

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8 h. ago New Emma Raducanu romance rumour as tennis ace seen in stands after Carlos Alcaraz comments

Emma Raducanu has been making plenty of headlines at Wimbledon, and not just for her performance on the court, as romance rumours continue to surround the British star

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10 h. ago Jannik Sinner breaks strict diet due to Wimbledon rival Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner was beaten in the French Open final by Carlos Alcaraz and his coach Darren Cahill has admitted how the Italian reacted to the defeat

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17 h. ago What is it like to face Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon? US college student Ollie Tarvet just found out

After being blown away by the world No 2 in the first set, the British qualifier competed gamely in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 defeat and an advert for a US university education

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19 h. ago ‘Most special day of my life’: world No 733 Tarvet enjoys limelight in Alcaraz defeat

Briton beaten in Wimbledon second round 6-1, 6-4, 6-4‘I had chances that gave me confidence I was competing’As a script it surely would have been rejected by Hollywood for being too outlandish. A 21-year-old British student, who has never played on the main tennis tour before, suddenly finds himself on Centre Court with 15,000 people cheering him on. And on the other side of the net is the Wimbledon champion.Yet that was the situation that Oliver Tarvet, the world No 733 from St Albans, found himself in on Wednesday as he lined up to face the brilliant Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Oliver Tarvet toasts the ‘most special day’ after impressing Carlos Alcaraz

Reigning champion Alcaraz liked what he saw on the other side of the net in his second-round win on Centre Court.

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20 h. ago Ollie Tarvet’s Wimbledon battle with Carlos Alcaraz shows an alternative route to professional tennis

After being blown away by the world No 2 in the first set, the British qualifier competed gamely in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 defeat and an advert for a US university education

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20 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz shakes off Tarvet from his back without inhibitions or regrets | Jonathan Liew

Defending champion is essentially a magic-eye puzzle you can read any way you want but has the inconsistency all but one of his rivals would dream ofThere were negatives, of course. Shall we focus on the negatives? Shall we dwell on the frailties a little? The uncharacteristic errors, the double faults, an occasional scruffiness at the net, the frequent slumps in intensity? Shall we marvel at the fact that the lowest-ranked player in the tournament earned more break points (11) than one of the greatest players of his generation (10)? Shall we warn, in a tone of affected sternness, that the defending champion will have to raise his game on this evidence?Of course we shall, because this is Carlos Alcaraz, and because there is an entire cottage industry built around maintaining the idea that Alcaraz is in a state of crisis at all times, a state of crisis so acute that it is necessary to feign round-the-clock concern for him. We just want to see all that rich talent fulfilled. That’s al...

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20 h. ago Oliver Tarvet loses Carlos Alcaraz clash but wins fans as stunning girlfriend watches on

Marketing student Oliver Tarvet may have lost his Wimbledon match with Carlos Alcaraz but he won the hearts of the crowd, Daily Star readers, his opponent and his sweetheart

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20 h. ago Emma Raducanu swats aside 2023 champion to set up clash with world number one

The British number one eased to a 6-3 6-3 win on Centre Court.

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20 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz shows true colours with Wimbledon charm offensive despite ending British underdog story

Qualifier Ollie Tarvet saw his SW19 journey ended by the World No.2 who said all the right things after his second round triumph

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21 h. ago Tennis fans ‘gutted’ as British underdog Oliver Tarvet bows out on Centre Court

Supporters say 21-year-old’s Wimbledon run ‘captured the imagination’ despite straight-sets defeat

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21 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz shows true colours after breaking heart of British underdog at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz continued his men's singles title defence at Wimbledon by beating British qualifier Ollie Tarvet in straight sets and the Spaniard showed his class after the win

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21 h. ago Wimbledon 2025: Oliver Tarvet's fairytale run ends as Carlos Alcaraz reaches round three

The defending champion is through to the third round

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21 h. ago Oliver Tarvet wins Centre Court acclaim in entertaining loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Defending champion Alcaraz said he loves the British qualifier’s game after a three-set victory.

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23 h. ago Chelsea star Levi Colwill sends warning to Club World Cup rivals in 'winners only' claim

Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill believes that a winning culture is growing inside the Blues' dressing room and they're determined to show it by winning another trophy at the Club World Cup

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25 h. ago Wimbledon star Oliver Tarvet screams 'Gareth' during matches in secret ritual

The British star says he is 'not allowed' to explain exactly who he is referring to

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25 h. ago Wimbledon Order of Play today: Day 3 schedule, live scores, results with Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in action

Stars will be watching their backs after several big names crashed out on Day 2

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25 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Oliver Tarvet latest score and updates

The minnow from St Albans faces the world No2

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26 h. ago Wimbledon ace's wife has her say after John McEnroe told crying husband to retire immediately

Flavia Pannetta has had her say on husband Fabio Fognini's future in tennis after John McEnroe suggested the Italian should retire following his Wimbledon exit to Carlos Alcaraz

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