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Regal circle in which people serve sportingly (5)

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I believe the answer is:

court

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This clue might be a double definition.

'regal circle' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in which people serve sportingly' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for court that I've seen before include "Woo - where tennis is played" , "Woo in legal arena" , "Foolishly invite" , "Hall of justice" , "The Yard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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