It was the curiosity of the tournament Challenger de Montevideo. At 45 years old, Diego Forlanthe best player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, played a professional Tennis match in the doubles table for the first time. With Federico Coriahe benefited from a Wild Cardbut did not last long and was swept away 6-1, 6-2. In front of them, the 109th in the world in the ranking ATP in doubles, the Bolivians Boris Arias et Federico Zeballosmanaged to spoil the party.
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Almost top 100 over 45s
Sound and light show, ovation, the organizers of the Challenger de Montevideo had pulled out all the stops for the former Uruguayan football glory’s first steps on the ATP circuit. Diego Forlan actually evolves on the circuit ITF Seniors and occupies 102nd place in the ranking of over 45s. But he himself recognized it before entering the court, it was a unique opportunity: “It is clear to me that I am not at the same level as professional players. It’s a different sport for me, and I really enjoy the challenge of competing against really good players from different countries.” Ambidextrous, Diego Forlan hit his shots on goal with his right foot throughout his early career. But it was from his left hand that some beautiful volleys came out on Wednesday, enough to delight the spectators and make the rounds on social networks.
