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Djokovic powers past Nadal

Djokovic powers past Nadal
Novak Djokovic lets it all out at the end of Sunday’s final against Rafael Nadal.

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Introducing 30 Famous People From Uruguay! From The Past To The Present, You Can Read About Them Here, Right Now!

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Famous People From Uruguay

(   (  ( #30 b. 19 June 1764 )  )   )

José Gervasio Artigas Arnal (d. September 23, 1850) is a national hero of Uruguay, sometimes called “the father of Uruguayan independence”.

(   (  ( #29 b. 20 September 1790 )  )   )

Francisco Esteban Acuña de Figueroa (d. October 6, 1862) was an Uruguayan poet.

Acuña de Figueroa was born in Montevideo on September 20, 1790. Later, his father sent him to study in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but the city’s invasion made him return to Montevideo, where he wrote poems while working for his father. There was no printing press in Montevideo, so none of his works were published at that time.

(   (  ( #28 b. 17 January 1875 )  )   )

Florencio Sánchez (d. November 7, 1910) was a Uruguayan playwright, journalist and political figure. His artistic work unfolded in the River Plate region (Argentina and Uruguay). He’s considered one of the founding fathers of theater in the River Platean area.

(   (  ( #27 b. 31 December 1878 )  )   )

Horacio Silvestre Quiroga Forteza (d. 19 February 1937) was an Uruguayan playwright, poet and (above all) short story writer.

He wrote stories which, in their jungle settings, use the supernatural and the bizarre to show the struggle of man and animal to survive. He also excelled in portraying mental illness and hallucinatory states. His influence can be seen in the Latin American magic realism of Gabriel García Márquez and the postmodern surrealism of Julio Cortázar.

(   (  ( #26 b. 21 November 1884 )  )   )

Manuel Pérez y Curis (d. November 22, 1920) was an Uruguayan poet, born in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The Apolo Magazine stands out between its works (of art and sociology) that appeared monthly; the writing secretary was Ovidio Fernández Ríos and La Arquitectura del verso, published in Paris and Mexico. The poetess Delmira Agustini in almost all numbers wrote in Apolo (the poem appears here in 1908, Las coronas). In the year in 1908, he published in the magazines Alberto Zum Felde, La Hiperbórea and Lulú Margat. He died of tuberculosis 1920, in Montevideo.

(   (  ( #25 b. 26 November 1898 )  )   )

Héctor Pedro Scarone (d. April 4, 1967) was a Uruguayan football striker. With 31 goals in 52 games between 1917 and 1930 he still holds the record as the all-time leading scorer for the Uruguayan national team.

(   (  ( #24 b. 25 July 1900 )  )   )

Enrique Amorim (d. July 28, 1960) was an Uruguayan novelist and writer, best known for his story Las quitanderas whose plot centres on rural prostitution; also known for his left-wing politics.

Born in Salto, Uruguay, his parents were wealthy cattle ranchers. His father was from a Portuguese background, his mother Basque. Amorim travelled extensively in Europe and Latin America, developing acquaintanceships and friendships with many of the leading literary figures of his time. He eventually had a house built in Salto, designed by Le Corbusier.

In the 1920s Amorim wrote for the Argentinian leftist magazine Los Pensadores and published with the press Claridad, both associated with the left-leaning Buenos Aires-based Boedo group. In 1947 Amorim officially joined the Communist Party of Uruguay. He was also responsible for the erection of a monument in Salto to commemorate Federico García Lorca, the poet and playwright killed by Francisco Franco’s forces in the opening weeks of the Spanish Civil War.

(   (  ( #23 b. 24 May 1901 )  )   )

José Nasazzi Yarza (d. June 17, 1968) was the Uruguayan footballer who captained his country when they won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.

(   (  ( #22 b. 23 February 1923 )  )   )

Rafael Addiego Bruno is a Uruguayan jurist and political figure.

He was President of Uruguay February – March 1985 as an interim measure, following the resignation, and accession to office, respectively, of Presidents Gregorio Álvarez and Julio María Sanguinetti.

(   (  ( #21 b. 25 October 1927 )  )   )

Jorge Luis Batlle Ibáñez is a politician from Uruguay, a member of the Colorado Party. He served as the President of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005.

(   (  ( #20 b. 31 July 1929 )  )   )

José Emilio Santamaría Iglesias is an Spanish-Uruguayan former football player and coach. He is regarded by many as one of the all-time greatest central defenders. A strong, uncompromising player, he is one of the relatively few players to star for two national football teams.

(   (  ( #19 b. 09 December 1949 )  )   )

Fernando Seler “Nando” Parrado is one of the sixteen Uruguayan survivors of the airplane crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 which crashed in the Andes mountains on October 13, 1972. After spending two months trapped in the mountains with the other crash survivors, he, along with Roberto Canessa, climbed through the Andes mountains over a ten day period to find help. His efforts, supported in various ways by the entire group, have been recognized through books and other media.

(   (  ( #18 b. 21 September 1964 )  )   )

Jorge Drexler (born Jorge Abner Drexler Prada) is an Uruguayan musician.

In 2004 Drexler won wide acclaim after becoming the first Uruguayan ever to win an Academy Award. He won for composing the song “Al Otro Lado del Río” from The Motorcycle Diaries.

(   (  ( #17 b. 04 August 1967 )  )   )

Marcelo Filippini is a former professional tennis player from Uruguay.

In 1996, Filippini played what was longest known game in ATP Tour history at Casablanca, going to deuce 20 times with Alberto Berasategui in one game of a 6–2, 6–3 first round loss. The game lasted 28 minutes.

Filippini’s best performance at a Grand Slam event came at the French Open in 1999, where he reached (as a qualifier without dropping a set) the quarter-finals before being knocked-out by eventual champion Andre Agassi.

(   (  ( #16 b. 21 December 1972 )  )   )

Erwin Schrott is an operatic bass-baritone, particularly known for his interpretation of the title role in Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

(   (  ( #15 b. 17 March 1976 )  )   )

Álvaro Alexander Recoba Rivero, nicknamed “El Chino”, is a Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Primera División Uruguaya side Danubio. Recoba can operate as an attacking midfielder and has 69 caps for the Uruguay national team, with whom he participated at the 2002 World Cup.

(   (  ( #14 b. 27 April 1976 )  )   )

Walter Gerardo Pandiani Urquiza is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for CA Osasuna, as a striker.

Nicknamed “El Rifle”, his best assets are his strength and aerial ability, and spent most of his professional career in Spain, where he made a name for himself at his first and last clubs – Deportivo de La Coruña and CA Osasuna – appearing for a total of four teams.

(   (  ( #13 b. 25 June 1976 )  )   )

José Carlos Cancela Durán is a Uruguayan soccer player who played attacking midfielder for Fénix. He is nicknamed “Pepe”.

(   (  ( #12 b. 19 July 1976 )  )   )

Gonzalo de los Santos da Rosa is an Uruguayan footballer currently playing with Club Atlético Peñarol, as a defensive midfielder.

He spent the vast majority of his professional career in Spain, playing nearly 300 official matches for six clubs, but started and finished it at the same club, C.A. Peñarol.

(   (  ( #11 b. 28 August 1976 )  )   )

Gerardo Federico Magallanes González is an Uruguayan football player who currently plays for Mérida UD.

He played for several clubs, including Defensor Sporting, Peñarol Montevideo, Atalanta B.C., Real Madrid F.C., Racing de Santander, S.S.C. Venezia, Torino F.C., SD Eibar, Sevilla FC, and Dijon FCO, where his contract expired in June 2007.

After having been without contract for over a year, on October 26, 2008, Magallanes made his debut for Mérida UD, in the Spanish 2ª División B, where he has signed until end of the season 2008/2009.

He also has played for the Uruguayan national football team and was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

(   (  ( #10 b. 17 October 1976 )  )   )

Washington Sebastián Abreu Gallo is an Uruguayan footballer who plays with Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas in Brazil, as a striker.

Best known by his nickname El Loco (Madman in Spanish), the prolific goalscorer – for club and country – played for more than 20 teams during his professional career, in six different countries.

(   (  ( #09 b. 11 May 1977 )  )   )

Pablo Gabriel García Pérez is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for PAOK FC, as a defensive midfielder.

A player of physical approach to the game (which earned him a reputation for being a dirty player), García’s nickname is Canario (canary), referring to his birthplace.

(   (  ( #08 b. 06 April 1978 )  )   )

Martín Méndez is the bass guitar player of progressive death metal band Opeth and second most constant member of the band, behind lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt.

(   (  ( #07 b. 14 May 1978 )  )   )

Gustavo Antonio Varela Rodríguez is a Uruguayan football player currently playing for Quilmes in the Argentine Primera División.

(   (  ( #06 b. 05 December 1978 )  )   )

Marcelo Danubio Zalayeta is an Uruguayan football striker who currently plays for Kayserispor.

(   (  ( #05 b. 14 February 1979 )  )   )

Pablo Antonio Pallante Mieres is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Gallipoli, on loan from Cerro.

He went on loan to Grosseto from Cerro on 16 August 2007 for the 2007-08 season.

(   (  ( #04 b. 19 May 1979 )  )   )

Diego Forlán Corazo is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Uruguayan national team, as a striker. He is a two-time winner of both the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe, and also received the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

(   (  ( #03 b. 09 October 1979 )  )   )

Gonzalo Sorondo Amaro is a defensive Uruguayan footballer who plays for Internacional in Brazil.

Gonzalo Sorondo began his career with Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting Club, moving to Internazionale in 2001. By 2003 he was on loan to Belgian club Standard Liège. Crystal Palace took him on loan in August 2004 where he played in the Premiership. A year later another loan, this time to Charlton, was confirmed in July 2005 after he obtained a work permit. At the summer of 2006 he became a free agent, and signed a new-deal with Charlton.

He was a regular member of the Uruguay national team, making his debut against Colombia, the August 15, 2000, and played for his country in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but has consistently been dropped in recent years, due to injuries and limited league appearances.

He also played in 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship, with a 4th final place (currently known as the FIFA U-20 World Cup).

Sorondo was released by Charlton Athletic in February 2007 and returned to Defensor.

Nowadays, he’s playing at Internacional, from Brazil.

He acquired Brazilian citizenship on September 3, 2009.

(   (  ( #02 b. 11 October 1979 )  )   )

Gabriel Eduardo “Gabe” Saporta is the lead singer and primary creative force behind the band Cobra Starship. He was previously the lead singer, bassist, and lyricist for the punk band Midtown.

Cobra Starship is signed to the Decaydance record label. The band Cobra Starship released their second album ¡Viva La Cobra! on October 23, 2007. Their third album, Hot Mess, was released on August 11, 2009, and debuted at #4 on Billboard 200 albums chart with sales of more than 42,000.

(   (  ( #01 b. 16 June 1986 )  )   )

Néstor Fernando Muslera Micol is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian Serie A club Lazio and the Uruguayan national team, where he is first choice goalkeeper. Muslera currently resides in Rome, Italy.

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Federer eases past Beck

Federer eases past Beck
Tennis: Roger Federer has enjoyed another comfortable victory to secure his place in the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. The Swiss ensured the high temperatures in New York did not cause him any concern by taking just one hour 41 minutes to beat Germany’s Andreas Beck 6-3 6-4 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Radwanska Rolls Past Peer At La Costa

Radwanska Rolls Past Peer At La Costa
Agnieszka Radwanska earned her second trip to the semifinals in as many weeks Friday with a 6-2, 6-0 drubbing of Sasha Peer at the Mercury Insurance Open.

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FRENCH OPEN 2010: Andy Murray breezes past Marcos Baghdatis to clinch place in fourth round

FRENCH OPEN 2010: Andy Murray breezes past Marcos Baghdatis to clinch place in fourth round
Andy Murray survived a monumental mid-match slump to beat Marcos Baghdatis and reach week two of the French Open for the second successive year.

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What are the scores/statistics of Venus Williams/Serena Williams for the past two years?

A website containing this information would help! I’m looking specifically for both of their stats.

ROGER FEDERER BREEZES PAST PHAU

ROGER FEDERER BREEZES PAST PHAU
Federer – secured easy passage. Roger Federer had little trouble in booking his place in the third round of the Estoril Open. The top seed beat Bjorn Phau of Germany 6-3 6-4 in 83 minutes.

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