Crossword Puzzle Actors must be able to handle them

Clue: Actors must be able to handle them

Annual English sports event that begins today, and a hint to this puzzle's theme (WIMBLEDON with 9 letters)
Beach tone? (AQUA with 4 letters)
Beach tone (AQUA with 4 letters)
Tool handle wood (ASH with 3 letters)
Tool with a cross handle (AUGER with 5 letters)
Head-and-handle tool (AXE with 3 letters)
Topless beach castoff (BRA with 3 letters)
Tops at the beach (BRAS with 4 letters)
Beach tops (BRAS with 4 letters)
Town near Long Beach (BREA with 4 letters)