Federer splits from coach Lundgren
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Roger Federer has split from coach
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ZURICH, Switzerland -- Wimbledon champion Roger Federer has split with coach Peter Lundgren after the most successful year of his career.
The 22-year-old has been working with the Swede, a close friend, since 1998 and Tuesday's announcement came just three weeks after Federer won the season-ending Masters Cup.
No decision on a successor has been made, a statement on Federer's personal website said.
"I just had the feeling I should look for something new. I would like new impetus, and after thinking it over carefully I
saw this as a solution for next year," said Federer.
"We both had a bit of a similar feeling at the end of the season that it was not the same as before and this led me to the decision," he added.
Federer won more prize money in 2003 than any other player, $4m, and finished second in the world rankings behind American Andy Roddick.
He won the Wimbledon title in July, beating Mark Philippoussis 7-6 6-2 7-6 in the final and Roddick 7-6 6-3 6-3 in a memorable semi-final
The shaggy-haired, stocky Lundgren was a familiar sight in the stands at major tournaments and the two men were considered inseparable.
