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Expected to combine with tricky lobs in the doubles (3)

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due

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'expected' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for due that I've seen before include "Scheduled to arrive" , "Escort" , "Proper, appropriate" , "Appropriate - fee - now owing" , "Proper; owed" .)

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