Foot amputation: heavy blow of fate for ex-Federer coach Lundgren

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Peter Lundgren (58) starts his post on Facebook with shocking words. The Swede, who coached Roger Federer to his first-ever Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon in 2003, writes: “I would like to give you an update. Unfortunately, I had to have my left foot amputated ten days ago.”

The reason: an injury has developed dramatically recently. Lundgren broke his left ankle in mid-September. Even then he said: “I will have to stay in the hospital for a long time to let this heal and treat the infection.” However, the latter turned out to be too stubborn and amputation was necessary.

Lundgren explains that he suffers from type 2 diabetes, which complicates healing due to “poor circulation.” The accident in September was also the reason he had to sell the beloved family parrot “Peppo”, which he had adopted from his mother this year. The bird was a true member of the family for 17 years, but now has a new home.

Lundgren also posted a photo of his bandaged left leg, which was severed just below the knee. He says: “Now I’m doing well again. I will start my rehabilitation soon. And for me that means: just giving it your all.”

He played during Sweden’s golden age

The ex-tennis professional lives in the city of Sundsvall, about a four-hour drive above Stockholm. The right-hander was once number 25 in the world rankings – in the era when Sweden held a real position of power with Björn Borg, Stefan Edberg and Co. Lungren won three titles on the ATP tour and later became a coach. In addition to the successful time with Federer between 2000 and 2003, he also took care of other top players such as Marat Safin (43), Marcos Baghdatis (38), Grigor Dimitrov (32). And: From 2010 to 2011, Lundgren was also coach of Stan Wawrinka (38) for just over a year.

Most recently he worked as a mentor and advisor to Swiss shooting star Dominic Stricker (21), who sensationally reached the round of 16 at this year’s US Open.

Source : Blick