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Italy football legend qualifies for professional tennis tournament
Jun 21, 2017
Legendary Italy and AC Milan footballer Paolo Maldini has qualified for a professional tennis tournament on the ATP Challenger Tour.
This, after the 48-year-old won a qualifier in Italy with Stefano Landonio, his doubles partner.
Landonio, who was once ranked 975th in the world, has been coaching Maldini since retiring in 2009.
Photo Credit: PA
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