Ex-Wimbledon semi-finalist, 38, scores on football debut after making dramatic career change

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist, Roberto Bautista Agut scored on his football debut after making a dramatic career change. The 38-year-old Spaniard made the last four at Wimbledon back in 2019, but lost in four sets to Novak Djokovic. Roberto Bautista Agut posed for his new team in the Spanish seventh tier Credit: INSTAGRAM @ robertobautistaagut And at 38, he still managed to score a brace on his debut Credit: INSTAGRAM @ robertobautistaagut Seven years on, the former world number nine made his bow for seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos. He scored twice on his debut to lead his new side to a 4-2 win in a pre-season match. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Bautista Agut’s tennis career featured 12 singles title wins plus a Davis Cup triumph with his country in 2019. But he has only recently switched careers. He played in the Australian Open and French Open earlier this year, but suffered first round exits in both. Bautista Agut said on Instagram: “It’s a new stage of life that’s making me very happy. “May the good start continue!” It’s not a totally new pivot for the Spaniard. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Bautista Agut during his semi-final at Wimbledon against Novak Djokovic in 2019 Credit: Peter Tarry – The Sunday Times He returns to football after playing for Villarreal‘s youth teams until the age of 14, before opting to pursue a career in tennis. Most read in Sport During the announcement of his signing, El Ibarsos certainly sounded like they expected him to play a ‘whole season’ for them. The announcement read: “It’s official: Roberto Bautista Agut is a C.D. Els Ibarsos player. “Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and create a great atmosphere on an unforgettable evening. And thank you, Roberto, for putting your trust in this project and this town.” Comment now