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Wimbledon star Oliver Tarvet shouts "Gareth" at seemingly random intervals during matches.

However, despite letting on that it is a football reference, he has refused to explain what the retort means.

“I am not allowed to tell. It is a secret of ours.” Asked if it refers to Gareth Bale or Gareth Southgate, he said: “I think I gave a little bit too much information, but, yeah, it's one of those two guys. You're cracking the code soon. But you're gonna have to wonder. I'm sorry.

“My team-mates were already annoyed at me for how much information I gave out. It's just the inside joke to keep guys accountable of their decision-making. That's all I'm gonna say.”

Tarvet was not one of the several British youngsters handed wildcards. Instead, the College student, 21, gruelled through qualifying and will face Leandro Riedi in the first round.

He went on to say: “It's just who I am. It's what gives me success, being a little more energetic, a little bit more fiery than the most players. And as much as I get that some people might find that a little bit annoying, it's what brings me success.

“And I'm not gonna change who I am and what brings me success. So, as much as I will try and tone it down a bit, I find it pretty funny out there. My team-mates were laughing, and they were blowing up our group chat because I was saying it in Wimbledon last round of qualifications. I tried to make it a little bit more fun, a little more energetic out there.”

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