What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian who drew one game after another (7)" mean?

The definition is "Italian who drew". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIE (synonym="a game/sports match between individuals or teams in a knock-out competition") + POLO (synonym="a game/sport played on horseback") = TIEPOLO; definition: "Italian who drew" The answer is TIEPOLO.

Italian who drew one game after another (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29050 | 18 Down | 2023-04-21 flower

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