atiyap217q | 11/26/2009
... ban) would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment," Francesco Ricci Bitti told The Associated Press on Saturday. "For the Grand Slam committee to exclude her from a Grand Slam doesn't seem likely." The Grand Slam committee is composed of Ricci Bitti and the four Grand Slam presidents. Williams was fined
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
... This means that there is more attention towards us and let's hope that it stays like that."Italian Francesco Ricci Bitti, president of the International Tennis Federation, told reporters the media coverage of the final had "exceeded expectations".Italy, helped by Serena and Venus Williams again opting not to compete for the U.S., cruised to the title with Pennetta setting up...
Tennishead (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
ITF president Francesco Ricci Bitti believes a fine is the more likely punishment for the year-end world No.1
Craig Hickman's Tennis Blog (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
... by BNP Paribas and contested between USA and Italy. Presenting the award will be ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti and Jane Brown Grimes, president emerita of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. "Mary Joe and Silvia have played an important role in the history and growth of the Fed Cup, with Mary Joe leading Team USA to their first final in nine years...
The FanHouse - Denver Broncos (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
... make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment,'' ITF president Francesco Ricci Bitti said. "For the grand slam committee to exclude her from a grand slam doesn't seem likely. ITF Let Golden Star Serena Off Hook originally appeared on Fanhouse Tennis on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:24:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink |...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Top-ranked will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her tirade, the president of the said.Grand Slam administrator is expected to give his recommendation to the Grand Slam committee, which probably will announce the sanction Monday or Tuesday."I don't think (an ban) would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment," Francesco Ricci...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... Open ban) would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment," Francesco Ricci Bitti told The Associated Press on Saturday. "For the Grand Slam committee to exclude her from a Grand Slam doesn't seem likely." The Grand Slam committee is composed of Ricci Bitti and the four Grand Slam presidents.Williams was fined $10,000 after...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... Open ban) would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment," Francesco Ricci Bitti told The Associated Press on Saturday. "For the Grand Slam committee to exclude her from a Grand Slam doesn't seem likely." The Grand Slam committee is composed of Ricci Bitti and the four Grand Slam presidents.Williams was fined $10,000 after...
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
The president of the International Tennis Federation thinks Serena Williams will receive a hefty monetary fine but will not be suspended for the Australian Open for her U.S. Open tirade. In an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday, Francesco Ricci Bitti said a monetary fine would "make much more sense." Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock is due to hand his...
WTA Womens Tennis (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Melanie Oudin wins Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award Melanie Oudin was honored with the inaugural Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award. Oudin, was presented with the Award by Francesco Ricci Bitti, ITF President, ahead of the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final between Italy and USA, being staged in Reggio Calabria on 7-8 November. The [...]
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... Open ban] would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment," Francesco Ricci Bitti told The Associated Press on Saturday. "For the Grand Slam committee to exclude her from a Grand Slam doesn't seem likely."The Grand Slam committee is composed of Ricci Bitti and the four Grand Slam presidents.Complete resultsNeed the scores...
SI.com (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- The president of the International Tennis Federation thinks Serena Williams will receive a fine but not be suspended for her U.S. Open tirade.In an interview with The Associated Press on Saturday, Francesco Ricci Bitti said a fine would "make much more sense."Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock is expected to give his recommendation to the Grand...
MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... Open ban) would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment,” Francesco Ricci Bitti told The Associated Press on Saturday. “For the Grand Slam committee to exclude her from a Grand Slam doesn’t seem likely.” The Grand Slam committee is composed of Ricci Bitti and the four Grand Slam presidents. Williams was fined $10,000 after...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... thinks will receive a fine but not be suspended for her tirade.In an interview with on Saturday, Francesco Ricci Bitti said a fine would "make much more sense."Grand Slam administrator is expected to give his recommendation to the Grand Slam committee, which will likely announce the sanction Monday or Tuesday.The Grand Slam committee is composed of Ricci Bitti...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
"I don't think (an Australian Open ban) would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment," Francesco Ricci Bitti told The Associated Press on Saturday. "For the Grand Slam committee to exclude her from a Grand Slam doesn't seem likely."
