Become separated after match? (8)

I believe the answer is:

divorced

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'separated after match?' is the definition.
'divorced' can be an answer for 'separated' (divorcing is a kind of separating). I am not certain of the 'after match?' bit.

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(Other definitions for divorced that I've seen before include "Of marriage, legally terminated" , "disbanded union" , "Of married couple, legally parted" , "No longer married" , "separated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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