Former Inter Milan striker Forlán to debut in ATP tennis tournament
By Ashiadey Dotse
Former Inter Milan striker Diego Forlán is ready to make his skilled tennis debut in a doubles event in Uruguay subsequent month.
The 45-year-old, who stopped taking part in soccer in 2019, will compete within the Uruguay Open in Montevideo with Argentine Federico Coria as his companion.
Forlán, who was a proficient tennis participant in his teenage years, has not too long ago been taking part in in ITF Masters occasions for the 45 and over age group. However, subsequent month’s event is an official ATP occasion on the Challenger Tour, so Forlán wanted a wildcard entry.
His companion Coria is ranked one hundred and first in singles and reached a career-high of 49 in 2023. Forlán joined Manchester United in 2002 and performed 98 matches for them earlier than transferring to the Spanish membership Villarreal.
In Spain, he gained the European Golden Shoe twice, given to Europe’s prime scorer. He additionally gained the Golden Ball award on the 2010 World Cup, the place Uruguay completed third, and helped his workforce win the 2011 Copa America.
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