Argentina football legend Diego Maradona has attempted to show off his tennis skills by going up against Juan Martin del Potro.

The 52-year-old took to centre court at the Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai to have a rally with the world number seven.

While Maradona looked comfortable serving and executing a number of forehand shots, the former Argentina number 10 struggled to return Del Potro's serves at the Aviation Club.

Maradona was asked onto court following Del Potro's 6-3 6-3 second-round victory over Somdev Devvarman.