Determined to take part in the match (3)
I believe the answer is:
set
This clue could be a double definition.
'determined' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'take part in the match' is the second definition.
'set' can be an answer for 'take' (setting is a kind of taking). I am unsure of the 'part in the match' bit.
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for set that I've seen before include "several games" , "box?" , "Major segment of tennis match" , "become firm" , "Ancient god" .)