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Young Oliver Tarvet exceeded the first round of the English tournament but being a university athlete in the US has its disadvantages.
Oliver needs Wimbledon.
defeated Leandro Riudi in just three partials. One Triple 6-4.
It was his first victory in the main board of a Grand Slam, at the age of 20. It was a victory that dictated a meeting with “monster” Carlos Alcaraz (the Spaniard won, already this Wednesday).
And it would be a triumph that It would be synonymous with an award of 115 thousand euros. But it wasn’t. Did not receive this amount.
And this is where the “crazy story” of the young English tennis player comes in, as the newspaper describes.
Instead of receiving 115 thousand euros, your prize is just over 8 thousand euros. That is, it is less than 10% of what another tennis player would receive.
Why? There is a quick explanation: is a university athlete in the USA (in San Diego, California). It is registered in the university circuit, not professional. Cannot earn more than that, according to the rules at NCAA – which organizes most university sport.
“I worked hard to get this money. I don’t think it’s unmerited. Maybe there should be a change in the rules, but at the same time, It’s not my area, ”the player reacted when he was asked about the matter at the press conference after the duel with Riui.
I’m not here for the money
Oliver would only receive the total amount if he agreed to become professional, ending his university experience.
