Umag - ATP Croatia Open

Since 1990, the Croatian Open tennis tournament has been held annually in Umag on the Istrian peninsula. Every year in June, all kinds of famous tennis athletes and enthusiastic spectators make their way to this Croatian city to participate in the Croatia Open as part of the ATP World Tour. The former Spanish player Carlos Moya is the unbeaten record holder of the Croatian Open. In the history of this competition in Umag, Moya won against his competitors to take home the trophy a total of five times. Held in July, this tennis tournament is the highlight of the summer tourist season in northwestern Istria. Simultaneously, the Croatia Open is one of the most important sporting events in Croatia. Thus, the tennis tournament becomes a social event where top athletes, politicians, businessmen and celebrities from the international show business all come together. Around 80,000 visitors travel to Umag at this time, turning the city into the Croatian hot-spot for tennis.

Within 20 years, the organizers have managed to successfully turn the Croatia Open into a popular sporting event as well as helping Umag to develop itself as a venue for this major sporting event. At the same time, the city also provides a versatile program of music, entertainment for the young and old, gourmet tastings and parties. Over the entire duration of the tennis tournament, visitors can take part in a variety of events offered throughout the day, so that the whole family will enjoy their stay. During the final competition when the sporting event reaches its climax, there is a societal level Gala Dinner on the last Friday and after parties on all evenings. A culinary highlight at this time is the Istria Gourmet Festival, which serves the highest quality delights from local produce daily. The price per menu may vary between 20 and 55 euros depending on the number of courses.

The Croatia Open is held, as every year, at the Stella Maris Resort, which has clay courts. In 2015 the event will take place between July 17th and 26th. Anyone interested in tickets should book in advance. The tickets can be ordered online for different days and tribunes. The ticket prices for a seat in the West Stand are staggered starting off at around 7 euros for the first days and reaching 68 euros for the final day. Information on ticket reservations is available on the official websites of the organizer and the ticket sellers.