Born on 29 October 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Oliver “Ollie” Tarvet is quickly becoming one of Britain’s most talked-about tennis prospects. At just 21 years old, he’s already made waves at Wimbledon 2025, where he stunned fans by reaching the second round as a qualifier.
Family Background
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Father: Garry Tarvet Garry is a supportive figure in Oliver’s life, though his specific profession hasn’t been publicly detailed. He’s often seen cheering from the stands during major matches.
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Mother: Jennifer “Jenny” Tarvet Jenny works in education and has been described as a deeply proud and emotional supporter of her son’s journey. She’s spoken publicly about Oliver’s focus and determination on court.
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Sibling: Joanna Tarvet Oliver has a sister named Joanna. While she keeps a low profile, she’s part of the close-knit family that has supported his tennis ambitions from the start.
Relationship
Oliver is currently dating Helaena Staebler, a biology student at the University of San Diego, where the two met. Originally from Sacramento, California, Helaena is known for her passion for science and communication. She’s been a visible and vocal supporter of Oliver during his Wimbledon run, even sharing a celebratory kiss with him courtside after his first-round win.
Education and Career
Oliver plays collegiate tennis at the University of San Diego, where he’s earned All-American honors and was named West Coast Conference Player of the Year. His powerful serve and relentless baseline play have helped him climb the ATP rankings, reaching a career-high of No. 624 in September 2024.
As of June 2025, he’s ranked No. 719 and has already claimed five ITF singles titles. His Wimbledon debut marked his first Grand Slam main draw appearance—and first ATP-level win.
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Now ranked no.2, the Spaniard has achieved an overall 43-5 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is now playing in Wimbledon where he ousted the world no.138 Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.733 Oliver Tarvet in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 3:30 pm on Centre Court. They have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
The Spaniard has won 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. The Spaniard got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
The Spaniard won 22 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
