The Clue
Laver's erstwhile rival (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ASHE
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Notes
The answer ASHE is very common and appears about once every 37 puzzles.
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Definition
ASHE as a noun:
1. (Ashe, Arthur Ashe, Arthur Robert Ashe) = United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)