The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 42: The tennis player, good at imitation, wins with an epic shot!

Back to competition result  |   All the comments  |   Other competitions

A clue to POSTICHE.
6 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 0 others)

Here is the text

Comments on the clue
1.Definition seems a bit vague; 'wins' probably not needed
2.What's the definition? Where is the anagram indicator? What does this tennis player /imitation phrase mean? Sorry this completely threw me.
3.I don't see what the definition and the anagram indicator are meant to be. A fuller explanation might help!
4.The clue contains several superfluous words
5.The anagram indicator is not clear. Lots of superfluous words that form no part of the definition or wordplay
6.I don't see how this clue works – whether as definition or as wordplay (anagram indicator).