Sad news comes out for the tennis world. Roger Federer‘s former coach, Peter Lundgren, passed away at the age of 59. He had a pivotal role in Federer’s coaching team from 2000 to 2003. His sudden demise has sent a shocking wave around the tennis world. Lundgren’s son recently shared the news of his father’s demise on his Facebook account.

Lukas Lundgren wrote, “Rest in peace Dad. One of the best has unfortunately left us far too soon. A coach, player, friend and father. An inspiration and helping hand for many, both on and off the court. The impression you made and the memories will always live on.” He has made an enormous contribution to the tennis world. So, his absence will truly be felt by all tennis fans.

Just a year ago, Lundgren had to get his left foot amputated after he broke his ankle. Several complications due to diabetes forced this renowned tennis coach to take this harsh call. Several fans were seen sent him their best wishes and positive thoughts during the same. This news will surely, make them quite devastated.

Lundgren had worked with this Basel-born promising star along with his childhood coach, Peter Carter, and fitness trainer Pierre Paganini for several days. Their sole job was to mold this raw talent into a finely polished diamond in the tennis world. They succeeded in achieving their mission and 20 Grand Slam titles are a testimony to that incredible success. However, the journey wasn’t so easy!

When Roger Federer’s former coach spoke about his fatherly role in guiding him to glory

In an interview with Tenis Brasil, the coach revealed how Roger Federer used to give him a headache with his “laziness”. Peter Lundgren said, “It is never easy to work with a tennis player, but at the time Roger was a very talented young man, only lazy.” He revealed how Federer used to struggle with a lack of concentration in those days. However, despite of all these minor issues, the coach always kept his faith in this promising Swiss tennis player.

Federer then repaid his coach’s trust by winning his first Grand Slam title at the 2003 Wimbledon Championships. Lundgren explained that moment saying, “It was a very special moment for both of us. I’ve always wanted to win Wimbledon since I started playing tennis. I made the round of 16 as a player, which is not bad, and I won as a coach, something that makes me very happy.”

This emphatic triumph, however, came almost a year after Peter Carter’s sudden death. Lundgren explained it was “extremely hard” for them to digest that saddening news. He said, “In addition to Robert Federer, of course, Peter Carter and I also had something of a father role for Roger – because he was still so young and inexperienced.” This news will be difficult for Federer to digest as Lundgren leaves us behind.