SPLIT, Croatia (AP) Mario Ancic will turn his focus from tennis to law after a back injury and illness forced him to end his playing career. The 26-year-old Croat confirmed at a news conference in ...

Mario Ancic has retired at age 26 to become a lawyer. The former No. 7 and 2004 Wimbledon semifinalist is currently working at a law firm in Croatia. He retired due to chronic back problems.

WIMBLEDON, England? An 18-year-old qualifier from Croatia shook up Wimbledon on Tuesday. Mario Ancic, ranked No. 154 and playing his first Grand Slam match, outplayed seventh-seed Roger Federer 6 ...