Tarvet is a reigning All-American at USD and the team’s No. 1 singles player. He defeated Alexander Blockx in four sets to advance to the main draw; he served up five aces, hit 57% of his first serves and seven of eight break points.

The story of British amateur and University of San Diego tennis player Oliver Tarvet, who has booked his spot in the second round at Wimbledon.

Britain's Oliver Tarvet shrugged off any bitter feelings about rules preventing him from collecting all of his Wimbledon prize money to beat fellow qualifier Leandro Riedi in the first round on Monday.