“Horrible News”: Roger Federer’s Coach Is Devastated by Italian Tennis Doctor’s Demise

The tennis world was shocked today by the news of Italian tennis doctor, Pier Francesco Parra, passing away at the age of 64. Also known as ‘Doctor Laser’, he worked with the Italian Tennis Federation for several years and many athletes over the years have benefitted from the expertise of the Italian doctor. Ivan Ljubicic, the coach of Roger Federer, expressed his disbelief after hearing the sad news.

Team Italy, who are currently competing at the Davis Cup 2021, will play their next match wearing an armband to mourn the doctor’s loss.

Roger Federer’s coach expressed his grief

Pier Francesco Parra was also known as the ‘Harry Potter’ of Italian tennis for his contribution to the medical field. He was one of the most respected people in his field and had worked with athletes from basketball, volleyball, and even the Italian football club, Juventus FC.

In addition, Para was the prime author for over 150 publications in various magazines. He was famous for pioneering a laser therapy technique which benefitted athletes, which also gave him the name ‘Doctor Laser’. Tennis fans across the world are in deep shock after hearing the news.

Ivan Ljubicic took to Twitter to share his grievance after the sudden death of Parra. “This is horrible news. A phenomenon, an incredible person…. I’m speechless,” he wrote.

(Quotes translated using Google Translate)

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Team Italy enters the quarter-finals of Davis Cup 2021

Team Italy have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Led by Jannik Sinner, Team Italy will face Croatia in Turin, Italy. While the team will be devastated after hearing today’s news, they will hopefully use the tragic news as motivation to give their all in the competition.

Team Italy will be hoping to pay homage to the ‘Harry Potter’ of the Italian Tennis Federation by winning the prestigious Davis Cup. If they do triumph, this will be only their second ever Davis Cup title, after the win in 1976.

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