Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss at the Uruguay Open.

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan made his pro tennis debut in a doubles match at the Uruguay Open on Wednesday, just over five years after retiring from soccer.

Diego Forlan has recently made the move to tennis after retiring from professional football in 2019, but the 45-year-old endured a tough losing start at the pro level of his new sport.

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

Forlan has been playing on the International Tennis Federation tour for over-45s, but received a wildcard to his home tournament.

Footballer turned tennis player Diego Forlan suffered a 6-1 6-2 doubles defeat in his professional debut at age 45 in front of a home crowd.

The Uruguayan won the Golden Ball at the 2010 World Cup but his life has taken a twist since hanging up his boots 😱

Diego Forlán was one of the best forwards of his generation and could be satisfied at the end of a trophy-laden soccer career.

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

Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open.