ATP Croatia Open Umag

by Zeljko
(Umag, Croatia)

ATP Umag Open 27.07/02.08.2009

For the past 19 years ATP Croatia Open Umag has been known as one of the most intriguing tennis tournaments of ATP International series in Europe. The unique shell shape of central stadium located on the beach with excellent combination of tourism and sport events, have been trade marks of Umag, and Croatia itself.

Great tournaments and evening entertainment are a magnet for numerous spectators, Croatian leading companies and world famous players. Not so many tournaments in this category can be proud of participation of players from clay tennis elite: Thomas Muster, Gustavo Kuerten, Marcelo Rios, Carlos Moya, Alberto Berasategui and newcomers such as Filippo Volandri and Rafael Nadal.

Croatia Open is more than just an outstanding ATP World Tour tennis tournament. The event has helped to establish Umag as a symbol of high-quality Croatian tourism destinations. Former Roland Garros champion Carlos Moya has been an outstanding ambassador for the town and the tournament, winning four titles between 2001 and 2003.