Forlan sees net positives, despite tennis debut defeat

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan swung and missed on court alongside Argentina's Federico Coria as his tennis doubles debut ended in defeat, losing 6-1, 6-2 to Bolivia's Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos at the Uruguay Open on Wednesday.

The 45-year-old Forlan buckled under the pressure as the duo were outplayed by the dynamic Bolivian pair, managing just 27 points in the 47-minute match.

It was a stark contrast to the roaring applause from the sell-out crowd at the Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club, who were hoping to see the same magic that Forlan once produced on the soccer pitch.