Diego Forlán, the former Manchester United star, is set to make his ATP Challenger tennis debut at the Uruguay Open, partnering with Argentinian Federico Coria. Forlán, who retired from football in August 2019, has been preparing for this moment and has the support of the tournament director, who believes in Forlán's dedication to tennis after returning to the sport this year.
Diego López, the tournament director, expressed his excitement: "I have his confirmation that he wants to play; he has been preparing for some time, training a lot in tennis. I think he deserves this opportunity." This reflects the encouragement Forlán has received on his new athletic journey.
Forlán stated: "My father played football and after retiring at the age of 41 he started playing tennis. I started [playing tennis] when I was two. Then it is known that I dedicated myself to football before dedicating myself to this sport as often as I do now." This quote underscores Forlán's long-standing connection to both sports.
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