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It's allowed in tennis (3)

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I believe the answer is:

let

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This could be a double definition.

'it's allowed' is the first definition.
(to let is to allow or permit)

'tennis' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for let that I've seen before include "Allow; permit" , "Allow; rental period" , "Allow - hire" , "Rent out (property)" , "Allow the obstruction" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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