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After losing first point, nervously receives this? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

service

'after losing first point' is the definition.
'service' can be an answer for 'point' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'after losing first' bit.

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for service that I've seen before include "duty" , "Set of dishes" , "Waiting" , "army, say" , "See 4" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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