Ex-Manchester United and Uruguay striker Diego Forlan suffered a humbling defeat on his professional tennis debut, losing a doubles match at the Uruguay Open.

He and Argentinean partner Federico Coria lost their doubles clash on Wednesday night in front of a home crowd.

Earlier on Nov 12, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Diego Forlan got a thunderous reception from the crowd in attendance as he made his professional tennis debut at the Uruguay Open. After his sensational football career, Forlan decided to transition ...

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

Four-time grand slam champion has had respiratory issues and wore pink nasal tape in a comfortable win, faces German next.