Retired footballer Diego Forlan loses 6-1 6-2 in 47 minutes on his professional tennis debut in a doubles event in Uruguay.

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

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan made his pro tennis debut in a doubles match at the Uruguay Open on Wednesday, just over five years after retiring from soccer.

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

Forlan has been playing on the International Tennis Federation tour for over-45s, but received a wildcard to his home tournament.

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan made his much-anticipated professional tennis debut on Thursday.The Uruguayan featured in a doubles match with Argentine Federico Coria which

Diego Forlán was one of the best forwards of his generation and could be satisfied at the end of a trophy-laden soccer career.

Diego Forlan has recently made the move to tennis after retiring from professional football in 2019, but the 45-year-old endured a tough losing start at the pro level of his new sport.

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán has taken part in his first ever professional game of tennis at the Uruguay Open at the age of 45.

He and Argentinean partner Federico Coria lost their doubles clash on Wednesday night in front of a home crowd.