Diego Forlán: ‘Playing with professionals, just for one game, you never know’ The stakes may not be particularly high for former footballer Diego Forlán's professional debut, but the excitement surrounding it is undeniable, especially with a YouTube vlog set to capture the moment. As the Uruguay Open approaches, the tournament organizers of the ATP Challenger event made a significant announcement. After weeks of building anticipation through social media, they finally confirmed the date for what they described as an "unmissable match," with tickets now available for purchase. They promised an "epic night that will remain in the memory of the Uruguay Open." It's quite unusual for a first-round match in the Challenger or Futures tours to generate enough buzz for organizers to schedule it in advance. Typically, doubles matches are relegated to outer courts with little to no audience. However, this event is anything but ordinary. On Wednesday at 10 am local time, following extensive promotion and interviews, Diego Forlán, the former star of Manchester United, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, and Inter, will step onto the court for his professional tennis debut. He will be partnering with Argentina's Federico Coria in Montevideo.