Roberto Bautista Agut Scores Twice in Football Debut After Tennis Retirement

Roberto Bautista Agut, a former professional tennis player, has made his return to competitive sports by joining Spanish seventh-tier club CD Els Ibarsos. Just over a month after retiring from tennis, the 38-year-old scored two goals in a 4-2 victory during his debut in a pre-season match.

Bautista Agut, who previously achieved a career-high ranking of ninth in the world and won 12 singles titles along with a Davis Cup in 2019, was presented to fans before the match. The club expressed excitement about his participation for the upcoming season, highlighting the positive atmosphere during the event.

Before focusing on tennis, Bautista Agut played for Villarreal's youth teams until the age of 14. His transition to football marks a new chapter in his life, which he has described as bringing him happiness.