Ex-tennis star Roberto Bautista Agut scores twice on football debut

Just over a month after retiring from professional tennis, Roberto Bautista Agut has embarked on a new sporting chapter, this time on the football pitch. The 38-year-old Spaniard, a former Wimbledon semi-finalist, has signed with CD Els Ibarsos, a team competing in the Spanish seventh tier.

Bautista Agut marked his football debut with an impressive performance, scoring two goals in a 4-2 pre-season friendly win. This transition marks a return to the sport he played in his youth before dedicating himself to a career in tennis, where he achieved 12 singles titles and a Davis Cup triumph in 2019.

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It's a new stage of life that's making me very happy. May the good start continue!

Expressing his contentment with this new phase, Bautista Agut shared on Instagram, "It's a new stage of life that's making me very happy. May the good start continue!" The club, located north of Valencia, officially presented him to fans and anticipates his contribution throughout the season, highlighting his trust in their project.

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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.