Rafter who won the US Open Men's Singles championship in 1997 and 1998 Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. having only superficial plausibility
2. exactly suited to the occasion
(noun)
1. the sound made by a gentle blow
2. a light touch or stroke
(verb)
1. hit lightly
2. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHAMPIONSHIP (noun)
1. the status of being a champion
2. the act of providing approval and support
SINGLES (noun)
1. badminton played with one person on each side
2. tennis played with one person on each side

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15. 'That's neither here ___ there'

16. Tennis great Laver who won 11 major championships in the 1960s

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21. Baltimore's daily newspaper

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27. Brainchild

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33. Captain Hook's colleague

34. "O say can you ___ ... "

35. Slangy denial

36. ___-American (designation for elite college athletes)

38. Golf ball or football supporter

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46. Purring pet

47. Scrapbooking adhesive

48. Flowery neckwear

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53. Like one end of a swimming pool

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2. Supermodel Macpherson

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28. The Open ___ (1968 to now, in professional tennis)

29. Louisville Slugger wood, once

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32. Simply must have

37. Swimsuit fabric

39. Defeated, but just barely, with "out"

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43. Medical research goal

44. Hang on to

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