Diego Forlan has ventured into Tennis, with the former Manchester United man set to make his professional debut on the court at the Uruguay Open in November 2024.
Forlan will team up with Argentina’s Federico Coria in the men’s doubles at the ATP Challenger in the Uruguay Open to be played in Montevideo.
Diego Forlan Returns To Tennis After Dropping The Sport For Football
Diego Forlan dropped tennis for football as a teenager despite impressing many enthusiasts, but he made a comeback to the sport in 2023 and has already competed in three ITF Masters events in 2024.
Fascinatingly, unlike the use of his famous right foot on the football pitch, Forlan plays tennis as a left-hander.
The 45-year-old currently holds the 108th spot in the 45 and over ITF singles ranking having won 5 of the 8 matches he’s played so far.
Diego Forlan Making His Tennis Debut
Despite featuring in several ITF Masters events, the Uruguayan Open is a recognized ATP tournament, and as such, his participation at the tournament has been tagged as his debut in the sport.
The Uruguay Open also sits on the second-tier Challenger Tour and it requires Diego Forlan to get a wildcard.
Federico Coria
Coria, who will partner Forlan at the men’s doubles in the Uruguay Open occupies the world number 101 spot in the singles, having reached a career-high of 49 in 2023. He was born on March 9, 1992.
What Diego Forlan Has Been Up To Apart From Tennis?
Since retiring from football in 2019, Diego Forlan has also been involved with football management taking charge of teams like Peñarol and Atenas.
Uruguay Open
The 2024 Uruguay Open will be held from the 11th of November, 2024, to the 17th of November, 2024 and it is a tennis tournament that has been held in Montevideo, Uruguay since 2005.
The tennis event is part of the ATP Challenger Tour and is played on outdoor clay courts.
Who is Diego Forlan?
He is a Uruguayan professional tennis player, football manager, and former player who played as a striker.
Diego Forlan’s Personal Information?
Forlan was born on May 19, 1979, in Montevideo, Uruguay, to father Pablo, a former footballer, and mother Pilar Corazo.
Diego Forlan has an older sister, whose name is Alejandra, and she was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1974.
Alejandra Forlan is a Uruguayan psychologist, lecturer, and activist.
Diego Forlán is married to Paz Cardoso, with the pair walking down the aisle in 2013, and they have four children together: three sons and a daughter.
Clubs He Played For In His Career?
The 45-year-old played for several clubs in his career, including; Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and Villarreal.
Diego Forlan’s Achievements?
Diego Forlan won several trophies in his career, including 1 UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, 1 Copa America, Premier League, and 1 FA Cup.
Forlan’s Net Worth?
Diego Forlan’s net worth is estimated to be between the region of €25 million – €40 million.
His Career Stats?
Diego Forlan made 693 club appearances in his career, scoring 272 goals and providing 80 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Forlan made 112 appearances for Uruguay, scoring 36 goals and providing 13 assists.
