Diego Forlan Makes Pro-Tennis Debut, DISAPPOINTS In First Match At The Uruguay Open

Former footballer Diego Forlan has been in preparation to make his first professional tennis debut after retiring from football. ex-footballer was one of best of his time and has played for several big clubs such as Atletico Mrid, Manchester United and Inter Milan. He was best player at 2010 FIFA World Cup and was one of only players who could control controversial ball 'Jabulani'. After retiring from professional football, Forlan announced that he will be heing towards pro-tennis and will be making his debut at Uruguay open. 

Forlan me his debut at Uruguay open but it did not go like he would have wanted. former footballer along with his doubles partner Federico Coria lost his pro-debut at Uruguay open. 

Diego Forlan Makes Pro-Tennis Debut At Uruguay Open 

Former soccer star Diego Forlán’s newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at Uruguay Open.

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45-year-old Forlán and Federico Coria of Argentina lost 6-1, 6-2 to Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos in first round of ATP’s second-tier challenger tour.

Forlan Gets Wildcard Entry To Uruguay Open

Forlán and Coria were granted wild-card entries to play doubles in tournament.

Uruguayan striker retired from soccer in 2019 after playing with top clubs such as Manchester United, Atletico Mrid and Inter Milan. Forlán was 2010 World Cup’s best player and joint highest scorer; and netted twice in 2011 Copa America final to help Uruguay win its first continental trophy in 16 years. 

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For past five years, Forlán has taken part in amateur master’s tennis tournaments, and h some success that earned him invitation to play in Uruguay’s biggest professional tournament. 

(With AP Inputs)