Former Manchester United and Atlético Madrid striker Diego Forlán is set to make his professional tennis debut in November, when he will compete in an ATP doubles event in his native Uruguay. The 45-year-old, who retired from soccer in 2019, will play alongside men’s singles world No. 101 Federico Coria at the Uruguay Open, which will take place between November 11 and November 17. Forlán enjoyed an excellent soccer career, winning the Premier League, Copa América and Europa League, among other trophies, during his 22 years as a professional. “He has been preparing for some time, training a lot in tennis,” Uruguay Open tournament director Diego López told the Tenistas Sin Saque podcast.

Source: CNN October 22, 2024 16:22 UTC