Diego Forlan, the retired footballer turned tennis player, was overwhelmed in his professional tennis debut, losing 6-1 6-2 in just 47 minutes.
Forlan and his partner Federico Coria received a wildcard to play in the Uruguay Open but were unable to secure a break point against their opponents.
In an upbeat atmosphere, Forlan, despite the defeat, enjoyed the support of the home crowd and connected with fans after the match.
This match marked a significant return to tennis for Forlan, who was a promising junior player before dedicating two decades to football.
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