Over the years, Umag has become one of the most recognizable tennis venues on the ATP World Tour, and the tournament in Umag has had the privilege of seeing some of the biggest tennis players in the history of the sport grow up on its courts. Consequently, the list of Umag champions includes former no. 1 players, multiple Grand Slam champions, Masters tournaments’ title holders and Davis Cup winners.

For years, the tournament has also supported many homegrown tennis players. Unlike many other events around the world that are in the same category as Umag, so far, Plava Laguna Croatia Open has handed its invites to Croatian players in 80 percent of all cases. Thus, over the years, these invites have enabled players such as Ivan Ljubičić, Željko Krajan and Borna Ćorić to achieve their first big successes.

More about tournament history can be found here.

Alongside top-quality tennis, the tournament devotes special attention to off-court entertainment as well. We have prepared many new surprises that are sure to thrill all guests of the tournament.

This year’s Party Nights, the event’s music program, will once again feature a number of musicians, whose performances over the ten-day period will suit all musical tastes. The tournament’s many visitors will thus be able to enjoy more than 100 hours of great music – from performances by the biggest Croatian stars (Petar Grašo, Prljavo kazalište, Jelena Rozga & Željko Samardžić) to concerts by world-famous DJs (Timmy Trumpet, Quintino, Michael Feiner itd).

Beside the splendid night life, the visitors will once again be able to experience the Istria Gourmet Festival; for the ninth time, the festival will introduce visitors to Istria's best gourmet offers. From the Istria Gourmet Restaurants to the Taste Istria zone and the Hidden Charms of Istrian Wines tastings, tournament visitors will have a chance to sample culinary delights and savor award-winning local wines.

Tournament daily program can be found here.

The era of Umag’s exhibition matches began at the 25^th edition of the tournament in 2014 when these exhibitions have become a tournament staple, giving it an added value and irresistible charm. Each year, these exhibition matches attract the legends of the world of tennis and sports in general. Even world-famous musicians have showed off their tennis skills at some of these exhibitions.

This year, we will once again have two nights reserved for such tennis spectacles. Make sure to come to Umag on Saturday, July 14^th, on the exhibition match that will surely entertain you greatly.

The leading roles have been given to great friends of the tournament and tennis stars, Goran Ivanišević and Mansour Bahrami, who will put on a show in a match against each other on Saturday, July 14.

Tickets and more information about exhibition matches can be found here.

As of last year, Plava Laguna is the tournament's general sponsor.

The company boasts years-long tradition in tourism and has gained recognition for supporting many events in all the destinations where it operates, especially if they are related to sports and athletes.

Plava Laguna has recognized the tournament as an example of first-class organization and management, and as an important social event that offers both Umag and Croatia a compelling promotion worldwide.

Final tournament 2018 sponsor`s list will be revealed soon.

Goran Ivanišević is one of the most famous Croatian sports brands. He is connected to the tournament in Umag in many different ways, but their most important connection is – friendship.

Even though he had just one opportunity to play in Umag during his professional career, his final against his namesake Prpić started everything for him at Stella Maris. After the 1990 final, his career skyrocketed, and that year he ranked among the world's top 10 players for the first time. Today, years later, Goran is one of the people spreading Umag's feel good vibrations throughout the tennis world. The performances at his favored exhibitions, his relationship with legends like Andre Agassi, and his warmth and efforts promote the tournament in the best way possible.

More about long term partnership between Goran & tournament can be found here.

Goran will take part on the exhibition match on 14 July 2018, more info can be found here.