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Going for match point? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

courting

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This clue could be a double definition.

'going' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with social activities as well as being present participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'match point?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for courting that I've seen before include "Seeking" , "Going out with" , "Wooing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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