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Antonio Esfandiari, last woman, Leo Margets, out at WSOP

Jul. 16, 2009
Antonio Esfandiari and the last woman in the field were eliminated at the World Series of Poker on Wedesday.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa