Diego Forlán, a legend of football and world-renowned for his career in teams like Atlético de Madrid and the Uruguay national team, surprised the public by announcing his debut as a professional tennis player. At 45 years old and after retiring from football in 2019, Forlán will participate in the Uruguay Open, an ATP Challenger series tournament held in Montevideo, partnering in doubles with Argentine Federico Coria.
Forlán, who practiced tennis in his youth and always had a special connection with the sport, returns to competition in an event that will take place at the Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club, a significant place for him due to his ties to the location during his adolescence. The former forward faces this new challenge with enthusiasm and determination, having worked intensively on his preparation under the supervision of his coach, Enrique Pérez Cassarino.
Despite his distinguished career in football and his physical skills, Forlán is aware that tennis involves completely different technical and tactical demands, and his main goal is to enjoy this new phase. His fans and the tennis community are eager to see how he will perform in a sport that will challenge him in a way he is not accustomed to.
In statements, Forlán expressed his excitement about playing in the tournament and even more so in his home country, surrounded by friends and family. Although he acknowledges that tennis will present him with unique challenges, his positive attitude and focus on enjoying this adventure reflect his competitive spirit and love for the sport in general.
