They provide protection - for tennis players? (10)
I believe the answer is:
racketeers
'players?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
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