Death at the age of 59

Roger Federer mourns the loss of his ex-coach

Roger Federer (2nd from left) mourns the loss of his former coach Peter Lundgren (far left). Federer won his first Grand Slam title with him at Wimbledon in 2003.(Bild: APA/AFP/Thomas COEX)

Tennis legend Roger Federer mourns the loss of his former coach Peter Lundgren, who has died at the age of 59. This was announced by his children on 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 pitch," the post reads. "The impression you left and the memories of you will live on forever."

Lundgren had recently been struggling with major health problems; due to an infection, the diabetic had to have a foot amputated in 2023. The specific cause of death is not yet known.

Lundgren was Roger Federer's first private coach on the professional tour from 2000 to 2003. The "Maestro" won his first Grand Slam title with him at Wimbledon in 2003.

Federer (left) and Lindgren worked together for 3 years.(Bild: GEPA)

First a player, then a coach
Before his coaching career, Lundgren was a player himself and was ranked 25th in the world in 1987, for example. He won three tournaments, but Lundgren lost to Boris Becker in the finals of Stockholm 1988 and Indianapolis 1990. In doubles, he reached the final of the 1988 Australian Open with Jeremy Bates. In addition to Federer, Lundgren also coached Marat Safin, who won the Australian Open with the Swede in 2005, Marcelo Rios, Marcos Baghdatis, Grigor Dimitrov, Stan Wawrinka and Daniela Hantuchova during his career.