KOLKATA:- Leaving football now tennis. Instead of the ball at the foot, the basket is in the hand. The top scorer of the World Cup is going to make his debut in international tennis in November. Although it seems surprising, it is true. Diego Forlan will be seen playing tennis from now on. The Uruguayan striker became the best footballer of the 2010 World Cup.
Also became joint top scorer. This time, Forlan is going to become a professional tennis player. The 45-year-old legendary footballer will make his debut at the Uruguay Open in November. Suarez’s former teammate will begin his career in international tennis with the ATP Challengers. But not singles, but doubles. Federico Correa of Argentina will tie the pair.
He was a fan of tennis since childhood. Retired from international football earlier. Then came to India to play ISL. He started playing tennis from last year. Has played 11 matches so far in amateur tennis. Won in 8. The loss is three. Uruguay Open tournament director Diego Lopez said, ‘Forlan was invited to play. He accepted the offer.’ Forlan retired from international football in 2019. Then tell about your love of tennis. His father also played football. After retirement, he started playing tennis. The former Manchester United, Atletico Madrid star followed in his father’s footsteps. But his story is a little different. Forlan picked up a tennis racket when he was just two years old. But after growing up, he chose football. The rest is history. He is the third highest goalscorer in Uruguayan football history. But now football is past. Engaged in tennis. Forlan is not choosing tennis just for fun. He wants to enter the court with the target of winning the match.
