Written by Richard Paglia | @Tennis_Now | Friday, August 23, 2024
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Peter Lundgren, A brilliant coach and former ATP pro has died at the age of 59.
Lundgren, who served as coach, Roger Federer He won his first major championship at Wimbledon in 2003 and had struggled with health issues in recent years. His family announced his death on social media.
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Last October, Lundgren broke his left ankle and suffered complications from diabetes.
“I was going to do an update on my foot, unfortunately I had to have it amputated 10 days ago and I have poor circulation due to my type 2 diabetes, along with an infection and broken ankle,” Lundgren wrote in a Facebook post. “But now I’m feeling good again and will start rehab soon, but I just need to get my iron up right now💪💪Have a great evening.”
Peter Lundren won three career titles and reached a career-high ranking of No. 25 during his playing career on the ATP Tour. Lundren also had a successful coaching career.
Former Swedish star Jonas Bjorkman said Lundgren helped sharpen Federer’s backhand, which helped the Frenchman become a Grand Slam champion during their three-year partnership.
Lundgren, who also coached former world number one Marcelo Rios, coached Marat Safin to his second Grand Slam title at the 2005 Australian Open. Safin defeated Dominic Hrvaty, world number one Federer and home hero Lleyton Hewitt in succession to win the 2005 Australian Open Championship.
A respected technician, Lundgren coached notable players including Stan Wawrinka, Grigor Dimitrov and Daniela Hantuchova.
