Came to love a tiny role (5)

I believe the answer is:

cameo

'a tiny role' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'came to love' is the wordplay.
'to love' becomes 'o' (love means zero in tennis).
'came'+'o'='CAMEO'

(Other definitions for cameo that I've seen before include "Something small but well done - say role in play" , "relief work" , "E. Med. nation" , "Something small but well executed, say role in play" , "Small part for star actor" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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