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

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

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.

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

Former football Diego Forlan professional debut in Tennis started with a double loss at the Uruguay Open. Forlán, and Federico Coria of Argentina lost 6-1, 6-2 to Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos in

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 soccer star Diego Forlan's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open.The 45-year-old Forlan and Federico Coria of Argentina lost 6-1, 6-2 to Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos in the first round of the ATP’s second-tier challenger tour.

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.

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan swung and missed on court with Argentina's Federico Cori 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.