By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, August 23, 2024
Photograph credit score: Australian Open Fb/Tennis Australia
Peter Lundgren, an completed coach and former ATP professional, has died on the age of 59.
Lundgren, who coached Roger Federer to his maiden main championship on the 2003 Wimbledon, had been battling well being points in recent times. His household introduced his passing on social media.
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Final October, Lundgren breaking his left ankle and struggling problems brought on by diabetes.
“I used to be going to present an replace on my foot, sadly I needed to amputate my foot and a bit up 10 days in the past and due to the an infection I had and my damaged ankle didn’t heal due to my sort 2 diabetes you get unhealthy circulation,” Lundgren wrote in a Fb put up. “However now I really feel properly once more and shortly my rehab will start and it is simply give the iron now💪💪Good night.”
Peter Lundren gained three profession titles and reached a career-high rating of No. 25 throughout his taking part in days on the ATP Tour. Lundgren went on to a profitable teaching profession.
Former Swedish standout Jonas Bjorkman credited Lundgren with serving to Federer sharpen his backhand, which helped him grow to be a Grand Slam champion throughout their three-year partnership.
Lundgren, who additionally coached former No. 1 Marcelo Rios, coached Marat Safin to his second Grand Slam title on the 2005 Australian Open when Safin defeated Dominik Hrbaty, world No. 1 Federer and residential hero Lleyton Hewitt in succession to seize the 2005 Australian Open championship.
A revered technician, Lundgren went on to teach Stan Wawrinka, Grigor Dimitrov and Daniela Hantuchova amongst different outstanding gamers.
