Tarvet Forfeits Wimbledon Prize; Clarke Gets Wildcard

British tennis player Oliver Tarvet has qualified for the Wimbledon main draw, making him the 23rd British player to do so this year. Due to NCAA amateur status rules at the University of San Diego, he can only claim £7,300 ($10,000) of the £66,000 prize money for reaching the first round, forfeiting the rest. Tarvet's path included a notable win over world No. 144 Alexander Blockx in qualifying. He expressed gratitude for his university's support and excitement at realizing his childhood dream of playing at Wimbledon, despite the financial setback. The situation highlights ongoing challenges for college athletes, as seen in similar cases last year. Additionally, fellow Brit Jay Clarke received a wildcard entry to Wimbledon after clarifying his withdrawal from a lawsuit against tennis governing bodies.