Oliver Tarvet

British tennis player (born 2003)

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Oliver Tarvet (born 29 October 2003) is a British professional tennis player.
324 achieved on 16 February 2026 and a doubles ranking of No.
Tarvet plays college tennis at the University of San Diego.
Tarvet stated in 2025 that he prefers to be called Ollie.
So you know, I try to avoid it at all costs".

Oliver Tarvet (born 29 October 2003) is a British professional tennis player. He has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 324 achieved on 16 February 2026 and a doubles ranking of No. 2,366 achieved on 19 May 2025.

Tarvet plays college tennis at the University of San Diego.

Early life

Tarvet is from St Albans in Hertfordshire and trained as a youngster at Batchwood Tennis Academy. Tarvet stated in 2025 that he prefers to be called Ollie. He said "I usually only get called Oliver when my mum is annoyed at me. So you know, I try to avoid it at all costs".

Career

2025: Wimbledon debut and first win

In June 2025, ranked No. 719 Tarvet was awarded a wildcard into the men's singles qualifying event at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, and in the first round recorded a straight sets win over 14th seed Térence Atmane. In the second round he defeated Alexis Galarneau, again in straight sets, before defeating Alexander Blockx to earn his debut appearance at a Grand Slam. Tarvet recorded his first ATP and also major win, defeating fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi in the first round. He was defeated in straight sets by defending champion, and world No. 2, Carlos Alcaraz in the second round.