Diego Forlan, the former Uruguayan soccer star who had a successful career with clubs like Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, is set to compete in the doubles event at the upcoming Uruguay Open tennis tournament in November, as confirmed by the organizers on Tuesday.
The 45-year-old, who played a key role in Uruguay's 2010 World Cup semi-final run, has been actively participating in tennis since hanging up his soccer boots in 2018. He has been competing on the international senior tour, showcasing his skills on the court.
Forlan, a left-handed player, has been granted a wild card entry and will partner with Argentina's Federico Coria, currently ranked 101 in the world, for the main draw of the clay court Challenger Tour event in Montevideo, which is scheduled to take place from Nov. 11-17.
The organizers praised Forlan's tennis prowess, stating, "Yes, our number 10 is smashing it in tennis too."
The former striker, who earned 112 caps for Uruguay and scored 36 goals, has been making his mark in the tennis world this year.
"This year, Forlan has competed in more than three +40 tournaments in Montevideo, also standing out in the MT1000 in Lima of the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour," the organizers added.
Forlan's illustrious soccer career also included stints at Villarreal and Inter Milan, in addition to his Premier League triumph with Manchester United.
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