Cryptic crossword clue
One on court in engagement with Djokovic initially is set down 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DICTATED

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The straight part
We know that "set down" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case set down = dictated.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does DICTATED mean?

DICTATED verb
  1. To order, command, control.
  2. To speak in order for someone to write down the words.

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