2001 World Series into a forceout. After Bautista singled, Matt Williams's three-run home run put Arizona up 4-0. They won the game with that score and led the series two games to none as it moved to New York City. The game was opened in New York by President George W. Bush, who threw the ceremonial first pitch, a strike to Yankees backup catcher Todd Greene. Bush became the first incumbent U.S. president to throw a World Series first pitch since Jimmy Carter in . He also threw the baseball from the mound where the pitcher would be set (unlike most ceremonial first
1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series are sorted by: "The following players won their first title in singles (S), doubles (D) or mixed doubles (X):" "The following players mounted a successful title defence in singles (S), doubles (D) or mixed doubles (X):" The following are notable players who announced their retirement from women's tennis in 1983. 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series The 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the 13th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on January 3, 1983, and concluded on March 4, 1984, after 64 events. The Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the elite tour