Here’s a summary of the article about Oliver Tarvet and the Wimbledon prize money situation:
Oliver Tarvet’s Wimbledon Success and the NCAA Hurdle
Oliver Tarvet, a British communication student from San Diego, had a dream run at Wimbledon, earning a ample €115,000 in prize money. Though, NCAA rules limit earnings for university athletes to $10,000 (€8,500) per year.The Dilemma
Tarvet is at risk of violating NCAA rules and jeopardizing his final academic year.
He acknowledges the issue and seeks a solution that satisfies the NCAA.Tarvet’s Response
Initially emphasizes being motivated by the experience and the crowd, not the money.
Later, he jokes about possibly deducting costs (coaches, business-class flights) to stay within the NCAA limit.
* he’s looking for a way to manage the situation to comply with NCAA regulations and not jeopardize his studies in San Diego.
