The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday's women's singles final, the United States Tennis Association said. CREDIT: Jamie Lawson/Getty Images for U
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Serena Williams is fined $17,000 for violations during her US Open loss
The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday's women's singles final, the United States Tennis Association said.
