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ITF chief says ban unlikely for Serena Williams

November 7, 2009 By The Associated Press  ANDREW DAMPF (AP Sports Writer)

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) — Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said.

Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock is expected to give his recommendation to the Grand Slam committee, which probably will announce the sanction Monday or Tuesday.

"I don't think...

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