In which we serve, gamely (6)

I believe the answer is:

tennis

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(Other definitions for tennis that I've seen before include "Game that depends on service" , "Real or lawn game" , "Sport with grand slams?" , "Popular racquet game - anyone for it?" , "Game, orig. sphairistike" .)

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