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

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

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

Diego Forlan’s professional tennis debut ended pretty swiftly as he and his doubles partner were beaten 6-1, 6-2 in under an hour. The 45-year-old played alongside Argentine player Federico Coria against Bolivian duo Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos at the Uruguay Open in Montevideo.

The former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker, 45, and Argentine partner Federico Coria lost to Bolivian pair Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos after receiving a wildcard for the Uruguay Open in Montevideo. The tournament was on the ATP ...

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

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan swung and missed on court alongside Argentina's Federico Coria as his tennis doubles debut ended in defeat, losing 6-1, 6-2 to Bolivia's Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos at the Uruguay Open on Wednesday.

The former player of Independiente, Manchester United, Villarreal, Atlético de Madrid, Inter Milan, or Peñarol played alongside the Argentine Federico Coria. Many times in the world of sports, we witness some curious crossovers.

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 Forlán has taken part in his first ever professional game of tennis at the Uruguay Open at the age of 45.