21.7.-30.7.2023.

Final match:

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32. Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
22.-31.7.2022.

J. Sinner (ITA)
C. Alcaraz (ESP)
6:7(5) / 6:1 / 6:1 

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Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag
16.7.-25.7.2021.

C. Alcaraz (ESP)
R. Gasquet (FRA)
6:2 / 6:2

Did you know...

...Carlos Alcaraz became the 7th Spaniard to win the title in Umag and reached the result done by his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, 11 years ago (won {in 2010). In the history of the Umag ATP tournament, Alcaraz becomes the youngest winner/finalist (18y)...
...The final match, 18-year-old C. Alcaraz vs. 35-year-old Frenchman Richard Gasquet, became a part of ATP history as the third match with the biggest age difference between the two finalists...
... Wild Cards were given to two Croats, Duje Ajduković and Nino Serdarušić, as well as the young tennis hope from Denmark, Holger Rune...
...The coronavirus pandemic did not stop the tournament, but to enter the tennis center, COVID certificates were checked and the audience was limited to 5,000...
...The music program of the tournament presented young Croatian musicians from the shows "A strana" and The Voice, and other concerts by well-known Croatian artists...
...The first edition of the Road to Umag tournament series created for Croatian tennis players was won by Matija Pecotić, and was awarded an invitation to the qualifications of the main tournament...
...Goran Ivanišević becomes the first Croatian inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame...
...With an emotional video Homage in the Social Arena, friends and partners said goodbye to Franjo Dankić (Babolat HR), the good spirit of Croatian tennis and the Umag tournament...
...The wheelchair tennis tournament - ITF Wheelchair Tennis Croatia Open Umag by HEP and the recreational doubles tournament Umag Stars Open took place in Umag during the tournament...
...A short video summary of 2021. can be found here...

 

 

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Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag
17.7.-26.7.2020. 

 

Due to the unprecedented global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ATP has announced the continued suspension of all competitions until the end of July 2020.

All tournaments that were to be held during the month of July, including the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag, have consequently been canceled or postponed.

Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag
12.7.-21.7.2019.

D.Lajovic (SRB)
A.Ballasz (HUN)
7:5 / 7:5

Did you know...
...Dušan Lajović arrived in Umag as the fourth seed and 36th player in the world, and he defeated Andrey Rublev in the final (2017 Umag winner), and the fan of the Umag audience Aljaž Bedene...
...Bedene had special support from the stands in Umag this year, the famous Slovenian basketball player Luka Dončić arrived in Umag...
...Hungarian qualifier Attila Balasz, although he lost in the final, did not leave Umag unsatisfied because he achieved the best result of his career and stood out when he saved 7 MP against Viktor Galović in the 1st round of the main tournament...
... The first seed and 2016 winner of Umag Fabio Fognini, surrendered the match due to injury in the second round...
... Umag excitedly awaited the return of second seed Borna Ćorić after his absence due to injury, but unfortunately, Borna was not successful, he was defeated by the Italian qualifier S.Caruso...
... Invitations to the tournament were given to two Croats, Viktor Galović and Nino Serdarušić, and the young tennis hope from Italy, Jannik Sinner...
...At the opening of the tournament, a concert by Toni Cetinski; along with numerous international stars, DJ W&W, Gianluca Vacchi, Salvatore Ganacci performed in the rest of the tournament program...
... Mr. Ivanišević realized his dream and in the 18th year after his triumph at Wimbledon, played again with Patrick Rafter in Umag...
...At wine tastings The hidden charms of Istrian wines as ATP wine 2019. the rosé of the Veralda winery was chosen, which already won one ATP wine title in 2013....
...For the first time in Umag, the wheelchair tennis tournament - ITF Wheelchair Tennis Croatia Open Umag by HEP and the recreational doubles tournament of celebrities Umag Stars Open...
...A short video summary of 2019 can be found here...

 

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Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag
13.7.-22.7.2018.

M.Cecchinato (ITA)
G.Pella (ARG)
6:2 / 7:6

Did you know...
...Marco Cecchinato arrived in Umag super motivated, and after the Umag title, entered into the TOP 25 of world tennis players...
... Guido Pella from Argentina, an excellent clay player, came into the finals winning over Aljaž Bedene, a Slovenian loved by the crowd in Umag...
... The fourth seed and winner of the Umag 2017- Andrey Rublev, came to the Quarterfinals and lost from fantastic Duch Robin Haas...
...Tournament awarded t2o Croats with Wild Cards for the event: Franko Škugor and Nino Serdarušić, and a young promising tennis player - Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime...
...On the tournament opening, a concert by Croatian Petar Grašo, many international stars in the rest of the program (Dj Timmy Trumpet, Quintino)...
...Saturday exhibition match played with G.Ivanišević and best tennis entertainer M.Bahrami was played in the football euphoria because of the final game at the World Football Championship between Croatia & France...
...On the wine tastings Hidden charms of Istrian wines, aged malvasia Sesto Senso by Klaudio Tomaz was selected as ATP wine 2018...
...In the Social Arena, a week-long program presenting themed sports talks with recreational and professional Croatian athletes was held...
...Short video of the 2018 tournament can be found here...

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Plava Laguna Croatia Open, Umag
14.7.-23.7.2017.

A.Rublev (RUS)
P.Lorenzi (ITA)
6:4 / 6:2

Did you know...
...Andrey Rublev joined the Singles Main Draw player list as a Lucky Loser and ended as a winner of his first ATP title...
...It was A.Rublev that stopped the third seed Fabio Fognini in the dramatic Quarterfinal match (the match went to tie break in the third set)...
.. Due to an injury, Borna Ćorić dropped out of the tournament and left the space for the Lucky Looser, a 19-years old Russian Andrey Rublev...
...As the fourth seed, with the best career ranking, Italian Paolo Lorenzi played the Final...
...The first tournament seed, David Goffin from Belgium, arrived on the tournament with a Wild Card, and in Semis he was stopped with jet another player with Wild Card - Ivan Dodig...
...The second seed and the Umag crowd favorite Gael Monfils was unexpectedly stopped in the second round by Rogerio Dutra Silva in a super exciting match...
...On the tournament opening, a concert by Croatian band Parni Valjak, many international stars in the rest of the program (Redfoo, The Avener)...
...The first exhibition match with Gael Monfils and friends, the second exhibition match honoring tennis legends and Wimbledon winners: G.Ivanišević, Richard Krajicek & Patu Cash...
...On the wine tastings Hidden charms of Istrian wines, fresh Malvasia by winery Frankovic from Buje was selected as ATP wine 2017...
...In the ATP Zone, a special zone dedicated to all fans & visitors was open - Social Arena (free wi-fi, Open Gym)...
...Short video of the 2017 tournament can be found here...

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Konzum Croatia Open, Umag
15.7.-24.7.2016.

F.Fognini (ITA)
A.Martin (SVK)
6:4 / 6:1

Did you know...
...As the first Italian who managed to get the title, Fabio Fognini won Umag as his 4th tournament, and everyone who was at the final, remember the emotional celebration Fabio had with his wife Flavia Pennetta (winner US Opena 2015)...
... In his best season, Slovak Andrej Martin reached the Final and has proven his full strength in the tense quarter-final match when he overplayed second seed, Joao Sousa...
...Pablo Cuevas, the tournament winner of 2014, attended the tournament as first seed...
...All three Wild Cards were given to Croatian players (F.Škugor, N.Mektić, N.Serdarušić), but unfortunately, none of them passed further than the first round...
...The opening of the tournament, a concert by regional stars Jelena Rozga & Halid Bešlić, many international stars in the rest of the tournament program (DJ Martin Solveig, DJ Tony Junior...)...
...Andre Agassi came to Umag invited by Goran Ivanišević, Agassi played in the exhibition match together with Ivanišević & J.C.Ferrero...
...Donna Vekić, Flavia Pennetta, and Australian musicians DJ Nervo played at special ladies tennis exhibition...
...On the wine tastings Hidden charms of Istrian wines, fresh Teran Barbarossa by Klaudio Tomaz was selected as ATP wine 2016 ...
...At ATP shop all visitors could purchase unique branded tournament merchandise...
...Short video of the 2016 tournament can be found here...

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Konzum Croatia Open, Umag
17.7.-16.7.2015.

D.Thiem (AUT)
J.Sousa (POR)
6:4 / 6:1

Did you know...
...Dominic Thiem, as the youngest player in TOP 20, won the trophy of Umag in the shortest final match so far (the match lasted 01h:01min)...
...Italian fans remember the Portuguese Joao Sousa: with an easy win over Andreas Seppi, after saving 1 match point with Fabio Fognini, Joao enters the Final...
...First seeded Gael Monfils (than the 17th ranked player with ATP) held fantastically until the semifinal match with winner Dominik Thiem (than 26th ranked player with ATP)...
...From 11 Croatian players on the tournament, Borna Coric as 7th seed had best results, Borna reached the quarterfinals...
...The opening of the tournament, concert by regional star Zeljko Joksimovic, many international stars in the rest of the tournament program (DJ Bob Sinclar)...
...Former Umag winners, Carlos Moya and Magnus Norman, alongside big tennis fan DJ Bob Sinclar, took part in the exhibition match...
...On the wine tastings Hidden charms of Istrian wines, wine Teran Kabola by Marino Markežić, was selected as ATP wine 2015 ...
...The final match followed by Novak Djokovic in the stadium ...
...Short video of the 2015 tournament can be found here...

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Vegeta Croatia Open, Umag
17.-27.7.2014.

P.Cuevas (URU)
T.Robredo (ESP)
6:3 / 6:4

Did you know...
...25th edition of Croatia Open was marked with the ATP Heritage award from the ATP organization...
...Umag winner, Pablo Cuevas, started the tournament as a qualifier and ended the season with two titles (Umag & Bastad)... 
...Last year's winner, Tommy Robredo, lost in the finals by Marin Cilic, then the best-ranked Croat. Marin Cilic, as the third seed, continued the great season (won at 4 tournaments that season) and showed his readiness to become a tennis legend (won the US Open in Sept.)...
...Tennis fans were delighted by young Borna Ćorić (not even18y old), who for the first time passed the first round of the ATP Main Draw, and showed remarkable talent with enviable mental strength when he lost to the first seed Fabio Fognini in the quarterfinal match...
...As the tournament opening, the exhibition match was placed in the additional program, on the central court in a joyful mix of tennis and entertainment came out G.Ivanišević, H.Leconte, M.Bahrami and T.Muster...
...For all sports fans in Umag, the arrival of Serena Williams for training on Stella Maris courts was a big surprise before the start of the tournament, as was also the visit to the tournament by the Manchester United youth football club... 
...The opening concert was performed by Hladno Pivo (Croatian famous rock band), the international stars were present in the Dance Arena (DJ Vanillaz), and rich ATP Unplugged program performed (L.Nižetić, N.Dizdar, Nola, Frajle, Pavel)...
...Wine tastings Hidden charms of Istrian wines have selected as ATP wine 2014 fresh Malvasia 2013 from Franko Cattunar...
...Besides Borna Ćorić, two other Croatian tennis players received Wild Card for tournament Main Draw - Mate Delić and Ante Pavić......
...CNN show "Tennis Channel" aired a special episode about the tournament in Umag......
...Short video of the 2014 tournament can be found here...

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Vegeta Croatia Open, Umag
18.-28.7.2013.

T.Robredo (ESP)
F.Fognini (ITA)
6:0 / 6:3

Did you know...
... In the final match, Tommy Robredo stopped the Fabio Fognini`s row of 13 back-to-back victories in Umag...
... Fabio Fognini came to Umag in top shape after winning first two tournaments in his career, on his route to final match he overcomes Gael Monfils...
...The opening of Umag Tennis Academy and presentation of numerous sport destination projects (Istrian Experience points, Park & Ride system, North-West Istria football programme etc.)...
...The encounter of Croatian businessmen - Croatia Bussines Open, was held during the tournament...
...On the stage during the Miss hostess contest, Alexandar Dolgopolov challenged Gael Monfils in "rap-duel"...
...Opening concert by Toni Cetinski, other international music stars in Dance Arena (Gabrielle, DJ Thomas Gold), launches The ATP Unplugged programme in ATP zone (Croatian famous bands performed - Kultura, Elemental, Urban, F.Batelic)...
...On the second edition of wine tastings Hidden charms of Istrian wines, World Wine Guys attended, the Rose Veralda by Luciano Visintin was selected as the ATP wine 2013...
...The launch of the tournament mobile application for more practical display of daily programme and tournament results...
...Croatian tennis represented by Antonio Veić, Joško Topić, and promising juniors Borna Ćorić & Mate Pavić...
...Short video of the 2013 tournament can be seen here...

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Vegeta Croatia Open, Umag
5.-15.7.2012.

M.Čilić (HR)
M.Granollers (ESP)
6:4 / 6:2

Did you know...
...After 20 years of waiting, finally, Umag has again a Croatian winner. After G. Prpić win in 1990, a new Croatian win for Marin Čilić...
...Excellent season for Marcel Granollers (in 2012 enters TOP 20), in semifinal defeated 1st seed Fernando Verdasco, then ranked as 16th world player...
...Still, Fernando Verdasco (first seed) reaches the title, but in doubles with David Marrero)... 
...Sixt seed and tournament winner 2010 J.C.Ferrero, defeated in first round by Mate Pavić, young Croatian entered the tournament with the invitation (WC)...
...The tournament changes title sponsor - Vegeta Croatia Open Umag...
...For the opening concert Oliver & Gibonni, alongside many other music stars (Gustafi, Freemasons, TBF, Patric la Funk, Estelle, Jinx, Eddie Thoneick)...
...The musical talent of Alexandr Dolgopolov noted on the Miss hostess performance with a hostess...
...First edition of the wine tastings Hidden charms Malvasia & Teran, selected ATP wine 2012 - Gran Teran, Moreno Coronica...
...Short video of the 2012 tournament can be seen here...

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Studena Croatia Open, Umag
21.7.-31.7.2011.

A. Dolgopolov (UKR)
M.Čilić (HR)
6:4 / 3:6 / 6:3

Did you know...
...First career title for young Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov, the second seed at Umag tournament...
...After 1990 again a Croat player in the Final, and in both Finals this year! Marin Čilić, except in singles final, reached also doubles final, with Lovro Zovko as a doubles partner... 
...The largest number of Croatian players on the tournament (16 players in total), and 3 Croatians among tournament seeds: Ivan Ljubičić, Marin Čilić & Ivan Dodig...
...80.000 visitors have followed 10 days of tournament program...
...Tournament wins for 6th time special ATP award "Award of excellence" (Best fan experience)...
...Opening concert by an Opera star Monserrat Caballe and Toni Cetinski, numerous music stars take part in tournament entertaining program (Yolanda Be Cool, Vanna, Gustafi, TBF, Neno Belan, Elvis Stanić)...
...Charity action as a part of Celebrity stage program - "Stars of Umag for children of Umag"...
...Short video of the 2011 edition can be seen here...

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Studena Croatia Open, Umag
26.7.-1.8.2010.

J.C.Ferrero (ESP)
P.Starace (ITA)
6:4 / 6:4

Did you know...
...After reaching the final in 2009, Juan Carlos Ferrero on his 4th appearance in Umag wins the tournament...
...Potito Starace as the best ranked Italian player in 2010, on the way to his 3rd career final, beat 2 tournament seeds... 
...Besides P.Starace, 6 Italians in the Main DRaw: F.Volandri, A.Seppi, F.Fognini, S.Vagnozzi, S.Bolleli, P.Lorenzi...
...Two Ukrainian players from Top 40 on the tournament: Alexandr Dolgopolov & Sergiy Stakhovsky...
...Jet 10 Croatian players play the tournament, again most successful Ivan Ljubičić, as in 2009, stopped by the finalist in quarterfinal...
...For the first time online ticket purchase on official tournament internet page... 
...Prize money 450.000 USD...
...Summer concert season with international stars on center court: Fatboy Slim, K.Djaikovski, Vaya Con Dios, Gipsy Kings...
...A week before the tournament, Istrian Gourmet & Jazz Festival - tasting of Istrian gourmet treats, themed dinners from Istrian restaurants, best wines from Vinistra program, a musical program by Boško Petrović Jazz is back!...

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Studena Croatia Open, Umag
27.7.-2.8.2009.

N.Davydenko (RUS)
J.C.Ferrero (ESP)
6:3 / 6:0

Did you know...
...On the tournament 20th edition, for the second year in a row, first seed wins the tournament...
...The shortest Final in the tournament history so far (by the no. of played Gems), not considering the Final 2006 when N. Djoković retired...
...Nikolay Davydenko, then 9th world player, dominated the court with a stunning game, did not loose single Set on the tournament...
... Blaž Kavčić (first appearance in Umag), Filippo Volandri and Ivan Dodig received the invitations (WC) to play the tournament... 
...The first final match for Juan Carlos Ferrero in Umag, as 5th seed reaches the semifinal...
...On doubles tournament, the Djoković team competed: Novak Djoković with brother Marko Djoković...
...Total of 9 Croatian players played Umag, Ivan Ljubičić was the most successful (reached the quarterfinals)...
...A new tennis court in tennis center presented to players and crowd - The Hard court...

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Studena Croatia Open, Umag
14.-20.7.2008.

F.Verdasco (ESP)
I.Andreev (RUS)
3:6 / 6:4 / 7:6(4)

Did you know...
...In one of the longest and most unpredictable finals in the history of Umag, first seed Fernando Verdasco beat in the third set tie-break Russian Igor Andreev...
...Among 6 Italians playing in Umag also Fabio Fognini: on his first appearance in Umag, stopped by the winner in semifinal match... 
...Even there were 2 Croatians set up as top seeds (Ivan Ljubičić & Ivo Karlović), only Croatian Roko Karanušić as the 108th world player, reaches the quarterfinals...
...Tournament visited by Zlatko Mateša (president of Croatian Olympic committee), Milan Bandić (mayor of Zagreb), Lepa Brena, several ATP tournament directors...
...Tournament opening concert by "Aki and friends", several concerts from regional music stars (Neno Belan, TBF, Luka NIžetić, Gustafi, etc)...

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Studena Croatia Open, Umag
23.-29.7.2007.

C.Moya (ESP)
A.Pavel (ROU)
6:4 / 6:2

Did you know...
...Carlos Moya as the 6th seed, for the 5th time, conquers Umag title... 
...At the end of his career, Romanian Andrej Pavel in amazing strike till final match outfights I.Ljubičić, R.Haas, F.Volandri, V.Troicki...
...Fantastic series of 6 victories of Viktor Troicki, from qualifications to the semifinal, in second round better than Novak Djoković...
...Last year winner S.Wawrinka arrives with an invitation (WC), stopped by C.Moya in the first round...
...Felix Mantilla plays his last professional match 10 years after his victory in Umag...
...Tournament visited by F.Ricci Bitti (longtime ITF president), B.Eccleston (Formula 1 owner), several ATP tournament directors...
...Tournament opening concert by "Severina", several concerts from regional music stars...
...On the Final, besides the President of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Stjepan Mesić, also Mr. Ivan Gašparović (President of Republic of Slovakia), Mr. Janez Janša (Slovenian Prime Minister)...

 

Studena Croatia Open, Umag
24.-30.7.2006.

S.Wawrinka (SUI)
N.Djoković (SRB)
6:6 (ret)

Did you know...
...A title sponsor introduced for the first time - brand Studena... 
...The final match dramatically interrupted, Novak Djoković retired due to fatigue...
...First career ATP title for 21y old Swiss Stan Wawrinka...
...Juan Martin Del Porto enters the tournament main draw with the invitation (WC)...
...Celebrating the victory of Croatian Davis Cup team 2005, the Davis Cup trophy displayed onsite in Umag...
...Charity donation to the health care unit in Umag, with the purpose of furnishing unit for children with special needs...
...Tournament opening concert by Goran Bregović, lounge bar "Bar Bar Bar" in tennis center...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
25.-31.7.2005.

G.Coria (ARG)
C.Moya (ESP)
6:2 / 4:6 / 6:2

Did you know...
...In the tense final match against Umag`s crowd favorite C.Moye, Guillermo Coria won the tournament as 2 seed... 
...From 8 seeded players, five are Spaniards (Martin, Moya, Ferrer, Ferrero, Robredo)...
...With tournament invitation (WC) and not jet 18years Marin Čilić, played his first ATP match in Umag... 
...On his first appearance in Umag, Juan Carlos Ferrero reached the Quarter-final, stops Novak Djoković in the second round...
...Rafael Nadal again in Umag, brief appearance & apology on center court for not being able to play in Umag...
...Tournament wins for 5th time special ATP award "Award of excellence" (advertising & PR)...
...Tournament internet page hosts for the first time "Live scoring" system for following the results live...
...Tournament opening concert by Đorđe Balašević, concerts of other regional music stars (Soulfingers, Gustafi, J.Houdek, I.Kindl)...

Croatia Open, Umag
19.-25.7.2004.

G.Canas (ARG)
F.Volandri (ITA)
7:5 / 6:3

Did you know...
...Tournament final from 2003 repeated in the first semi-final match, first seed C.Moya, this time loses from F.Volandri...
...As the sixth seed, G.Canas conquers his 6th title so far and finished as 11th world player...
...C.Moya becomes an honorary citizen of Umag town and receives a special medal from Croatian president Mr. Stjepan Mesić... 
... S.Wawrinka & N.Djoković reach the Main tournament from Qualifications, but loose in the first round...
...Umag Tournament receives for the 4th time the special prize from ATP organization "Award of excellence" (for tournament operations)...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
21.-27.7.2003.

C.Moya (ESP)
F.Volandri (ITA)
6:4 / 3:6 / 7:5

Did you know...
... As 4th ranked world player and tournament first seed,  C.Moya, conquers the 4th Umag title...
...The best ranked Italian of the year (53rd world player), F.Volandri, looses to Moya in exciting Final match...
...Legends say that C.Moya is responsible for the arrival of R.Nadal in Umag (than ranked 58th), and Moya stops Nadal in singles SF, but still, Nadal captures the Double`s title with A.L.Moron...
... S.Wawrinka arrives with the invitation (Wild Card) but looses to F.Volandri in the second round...
...Jet 6 Croatian players in the singles Main draw: in 1.round Ž.Krajan, R.Karanušić & L.Zovko lose, in second round remain - I.Karlović, S.Tuksar & M.Radić...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
15.-21.7.2002.

C.Moya (ESP)
D.Ferrer (ESP)
6:2 / 6:3

Did you know...
... C. Moya, the first time in his career defends the title, wins 2 titles in 2 weeks (Bastad & Umag), and reaches T.Muster with titles in Umag (3)...
... D. Ferrer heads to the first successful year in his pro-tennis career, in Umag from Qualifications reaches the Final, strikes 7 victories, in first round defeats D.Nalbandian (1st seed), and in SF beats  Ž.Krajan...
... I. Ljubičić, although 4th seed, did not pass over Ž.Krajan in QF...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
16.-22.7.2001.

C.Moya (ESP)
C.Golmard (FRA)
6:4 / 3:6 / 7:5

Did you know...
...C. Moya received an invitation (Wild Card) and registered the second title of Umag...
...After winning 2 ATP titles (1999 & 2000) J. Golmard plays in Umag as the 5th seed and easily passes through to Final match...
...Year after year I. Ljubičić is among the players advancing in Umag, this year he reaches QF singles and repeats doubles final with L.Zovko...
...For the third time, tournament receives the special prize from ATP organization "Award of excellence" (for tournament operations)...
...Three Presidents attend the final match - Croatian, Slovenian and Kazakhstan...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
17.-23.7.2000.

M.Rios (CHI)
M.Puerta (ARG)
7:6(1)/ 4:6 / 6:3

Did you know...
...Tournament title won by M.Rios, the only tennis player that was No. 1 in his career in 3 categories: junior, professional & senior...
...M. Puerta, as first seed and excellent clay player, in his most successful tennis season reaches only the Runner-up trophy in Umag...
... I. Ljubičić, again the most successful Croat in Umag, looses in single`s second round and plays the final in doubles with L.Zovko... 
... Confirmed the Spaniard `s domination on clay courts - in singles Main draw 11 Spanish players... 
...Mr. S.Mesić, the President of the Republic of Croatia, arrives at the Final match...
... For the second time, the tournament is awarded by the special prize of ATP organization "Award of excellence" (for Player area improvement)...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
26.7.-1.8.1999.

M.Norman (SWE)
J.Tarango (USA)
6:2 / 6:4

Did you know...
...Last year M.Norman reached only the Final, this year on the road to victory he defeated Canas, Moya & Ljubičić...
...The entrance of J.Tarango to singles final was a big surprise, as he is a successful doubles player...
...The town Umag awarded T.Muster with the title of Umag Honorary citizen...
...As a gift from the region of Međugorje, the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen of peace and protector of tennis and tennis players, was placed in tennis center...
...10th anniversary of center court stadium opening, author & project by Mr. M.Videc...
...The concerts of Giboni, V.Stefanovski & N.Badrić as a part of tournament music program...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
27.7.-2.8.1998.

B.Ulihrach (CZE)
M.Norman (SWE)
6:3 / 7:6

Did you know...
...As 43rd ranked player B.Ulihrach  defeated in QF previous winner F. Mantilla, and in intense Final takes the trophy...
...M.Norman already a week after Umag conquers the title in Amsterdam, announcing 10 titles in next 2 years... 
...For the first time, the tournament awarded with Award of excellence for Kid`s promotion, Kid`s day becomes Kid`s week program...
...None of the 4 first seeds (Moya, Mantilla, Kučera & Kuerten), have not reached the SF...
...The Tennis camp Niki Pilic formed in Umag, the concert of Petar Grašo part of the tournament music program...
...As a special tribute to the 3rd place of the Croatian football team at World cup in France, M.Ć.Blažević & D.Šuker hand out the trophies to winners...

 

 

Croatia Open, Umag
21.-27.7.1997.

F.Mantilla (ESP)
S.Bruguera (ESP)
6:3 / 7:5

Did you know...
...F.Mantilla wins 5 tournaments in his most successful tennis season...
...S.Bruguera, as the first seed, easily reaches the final losing only 13 gems in 4 rounds... 
...First time 2 players from the TOP 10 are playing on the tournament (Moya, Bruguera), confirming the current Spanish domination (in QF 6, and in SF 4 Spanish players)...
...From Croatian tennis players playing the tournament (E.Rasberger, S.Hiršzon, Ž.Krajan), only I. Ljubičić reaches the second round...
...Exhibition Charles Billicha in the Umag town museum... 
...Prior the Final match a special Trophy awarded to Iva Majoli, celebrating her victory earlier on the Roland Garros...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
12.-18.8.1996.

C.Moya (ESP)
F.Mantilla (ESP)
6:0 / 7:6(4)

Did you know...
...C.Moya, wins the tournament with an invitation (WC) and becomes the youngest winner (19y,11m)...
...F.Mantilla in his first Umag tournament reaches his 4th season final...
...Playing in the first round, G.Prpić ends his professional tennis career...
...I. Ljubičić reaches his first ATP victory (passing into 2nd round, stopped by G.Kuerten)...
...The first season of "Smjehuljica" - Kid`s day program in Umag...
...Exhibition of Andres Serrano in the Gallery Dante at the tennis center... 

 

Croatia Open, Umag
21.-27.8.1995.

T.Muster (AUT)
C.Costa (ESP)
3:6 / 7:6(5) / 6:4

Did you know...
...T. Muster, as the oldest winner of Umag (27y & 11m), wins 3rd Umag title, without losing a set until semi-final... 
...The most excited tennis final so far, C.Costa lost the final with 3 match balls in the second set...
...Formula 1 vehicle in tennis center with the game "how fast are you in changing the Formula 1 tires"...
...Semi-final of the contest Miss Croatia for Miss World in Umag...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
22.-28.8.1994.

A.Berasategui (ESP)
K.Kučera (SVK)
6:2 / 6:4

Did you know...
...Last year finalist A.Berasategui came back in Umag as the world`s no. 10th player, becoming the winner of Umag in his most successful year (won 7 titles)...
...The Spanish clay-court era begins, Spanish tennis legends in Umag - E.Sanchez, A.Costa, T.Carbonell, J.Arrese...
...Tournament visited by Niko Bulić (president of Croatian tennis association), Željko Franulović (selector of Croatian Davis Cup team), father of best Croatian player Srđan Ivanišević...
...Although a great storm passed trough tennis center destroying VIP Village, the skillful team assembled everything till morning...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
23.-29.8.1993.

T.Muster (AUT)
A.Berasategui (ESP)
7:5 / 3:6 / 6:3

Did you know...
...T.Muster defended Umag 1992 title and won 7 out of 9 finals that year...
.. Entering in Umag`s final announced an excellent career for A. Berasategui...
...The first international TV broadcast of Umag`s final on channel Eurosport...
...The arrival of Mr. F.Tuđman, the President of the Republic of Croatia, on the Final match in Umag...
...Official poster designed by Croatian famous painter J.Generalić...
...Prize money - 400.000 USD...

 

Croatia Open, Umag
24.-30.8.1992.

T.Muster (AUT)
F.Davin (ARG)
6:1 / 4:6 / 6:4

Did you know...
...First seed T.Muster came to Umag as the world no.17th tennis player and won his first Umag title...
...Until the Final F.Davin passed excellent clay-court players- A.Corretja (ESP) & A.Medvedev (UKR)...
...After first 2 tournaments that have been played in May, tournament date changed to last week of August...
...Tournament patronage by Mr. F.Tuđman, President of the Republic of Croatia...

 

Yugoslav Open, Umag 
13.-19.5.1991.

D.Poljakov (UKR)
J.Sanchez (ESP)
6:4 / 6:4

Did you know...
...Winner D.Poliakov reached his only ATP title trough the qualifications...
... J.Sanchez played in 2 finals, in Single`s final Javier stopped B.Orešar (Bruno`s last ATP category tennis match), and Javier won the Finals 
...The tournament visited by ATP president Mark Miles, basketball legend Dražen Petrović...
...Prize money - 250.000 USD...

 

Yugoslav Open, Umag 
14.-20.5.1990.

Goran Prpić (HR)
Goran Ivanišević (HR)
6:3 / 4:6 / 6:4

 

Did you know ...
...First ATP tournament in the region...
...In the final singles round, first and second seed against eachother..
...Goran Prpić wins his only ATP tournament, concquering than a19-y-old Goran Ivanišević...
...The tournament is held 2 weeks prior the Roland Garros...
...Prize money - 175.000 USD...