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The Latest: World tennis body expects Russia's team in Rio

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Latest from the IOC meeting on Russia's participation at the Rio Games (all times local):

7:45 p.m.

The International Tennis Federation says it expects Russia's eight-player Olympic tennis team to compete at the games in Rio de Janeiro.

The ITF's announcement came after the International Olympic Committee allowed individual sports to decide whether to allow Russians at the games. The IOC said it was imposing tough eligibility conditions, including proof of reliable anti-doping testing.

The federation says "the eight Russian tennis players who have been nominated to compete in Rio have been subject to a rigorous anti-doping testing programme outside Russia.