British Qualifier Oliver Tarvet Advances to Wimbledon Round Two
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Summary
British qualifier Oliver Tarvet defeats Switzerland's Leandro Riedi in a dream Wimbledon debut, advancing to the second round. Tarvet, ranked 733rd, secured his place in the main draw after coming through three rounds of qualifying.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTarvet, 21, is ranked 733rd in the world and came through three rounds of qualifying to secure his place in the main draw.
His underdog story ensured there was plenty of interest in his match on court four as spectators crowded around the edges for the match against fellow qualifier Riedi.
There was little to separate the two
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