MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlán will make his skilled tennis debut subsequent month when he performs doubles at an ATP Challenger event.
The 45-year-old Forlán will play with Argentina’s Federico Coria on the clay courtroom Uruguay Open, event organizers confirmed. It begins Nov. 11.
Forlán, who retired from soccer in 2019, performed for Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Internazionale and Penarol.
He helped Uruguay attain the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup and win the Copa America title in 2011.
Forlán has performed ITF Masters tournaments since final yr. He mentioned his father, Pablo Forlán, who was additionally a footballer, additionally performed tennis after his retirement.
“He began taking part in at age 41. That is additionally why I’ve performed (tennis) since I used to be 2,” the previous Uruguay striker mentioned.
