Former tennis player turned coach Peter Lundgren has died. His two children, Lukas and Julia, announced his death on Facebook on Friday, August 23. He was 59 years old.
Peter Lundgrena former player who left his mark on the world of tennis, has died at the age of 59. The news of his death was announced by his two children, Lukas et Juliaon Facebook.One of the most important people has left us far too soon. He was an inspiration and a great help to many, on and off the field. The memories we have of you will live on forever.“, they wrote. According to the site Eurosport who relayed his death, the former athlete had to undergo last fall amputation after infection in left foot following fracture. He was diabetic, he added. The Parisian. In total, he won three tournaments in his career, reaching his best ranking in 1987. He was then ranked 25th in the world in the ATP rankings. A year synonymous with success, since he had managed to beat the world number one at the time, Ivan Lendlnow 64 years old.
Peter Lundgren dies: Former tennis player who led Roger Federer to his first victory
Peter Lundgren retired from tennis at the age of 29. He soon took up coaching duties, taking care of the careers of Marcelo Riosa Chilean tennis player, professional from 1994 to 2004. Then it was with Roger Federer that the former player collaborated with, making him win his first Grand Slam title. It was in 2003, at Wimbledon.
Peter Lundgren: a collaboration with Marat Safin, former Russian player and winner of two Grand Slams
Other players have had the opportunity to work with him, including Marat Safinworld number four in the early 2000s. In 2005, the former Russian player won his second Grand Slam title with him, at the Australian Open. After beating Roger Federer in the semi-finals, Dinara Safina’s brother managed to defeat Lleyton Hewitt in the final. After that, Peter Lundgren coached Màrcos Baghdatís, Grigor Dimitrov, Stanislas Wawrinka or even Daniela Hantuchovaa Slovak tennis player.
