Chilean tennis star Rios retires

Former men's tennis world number one Marcelo Rios has decided to retire after being troubled by a persistent back injury.

Chilean tennis star Rios retires

Former men's tennis world number one Marcelo Rios has decided to retire after being troubled by a persistent back injury.

Rios was voted the best Chilean athlete of the 20th Century.

He won 18 tournaments during his professional career and was the first South American to head the world rankings.

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