WRESTLER

One who grapples with an opponent sportingly? (8)

Solution has appeared in 2 crosswords (1 across and 1 down):

• Quick crossword No 15,978 — 2021-07-22 23:00:37
  9A: Athlete involved in a gripping contest (8)
• Quick crossword No 15,636 — 2020-06-17 23:00:32
  13D: One who grapples with an opponent sportingly? (8)