Clijsters Throws Out First Pitch at Mets Game

August 30, 2010 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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Photo credit: Kenneth B. Goldberg

On Friday night, Aug. 27th, KIm Clijsters tried out a new sport … baseball! The 2009 U.S. Open winner threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field before the Mets took on the Houston Astros. Clijsters overcame some jitters in trying out a new sport and threw a perfect strike to Mets catcher Henry Blanco. Kim also chatted with Mets third baseman David Wright during batting practice and then took a seat in the crowd to watch the Mets in their 2-1 victory over Houston. Clijsters will now turn her attention back to tennis as she begins her U.S. Open title defense Monday morning, Aug. 30 at 11:00 a.m. against Greta Arn in a first round match in Arthur Ashe Stadium Court.

Photo credit: Kenneth B. Goldberg


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