Forlan, ex-Man Utd striker, to step into professional tennis realm

Forlan, a former tennis prodigy in his teens, has transitioned to competing in ITF Masters events for players aged 45 and over.

Now he is set to make his professional tennis debut in an ATP doubles event in Uruguay.

Forlan won the European Golden Shoe on two occasions when he was playing in Spain for Villarreal and Atletico Madrid.

His time at United did include periods of struggle, but he has remained a fan favorite to this day.