What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top tennis player, holding soft drink, steps on it (6,2)" mean?

The definition is "steps on it". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPEED (synonym="SPEED") + SUP (synonym="‘drink’") = SPEEDSUP; definition: "steps on it" The answer is SPEEDSUP.

Top tennis player, holding soft drink, steps on it (6,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29274 | 17 Down | 2024-01-09 flower

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