Umag, May 15, 2026. - One of the greats of the NBA, now globally known under the name DJ Diesel, has in recent years built a major reputation on the international music scene, performing at some of the world’s biggest festivals and clubs. At the same time, throughout a magnificent basketball career that brought him four NBA championships, the 2000 NBA Most Valuable Player award, Olympic gold and induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, he also built an impressive career in the entertainment industry. He became a true pop culture icon, winning a Sports Emmy Award and successfully combining sport, music and business.

Music has been part of his life since his early days, and from the moment he discovered the electronic music scene, his DJ career experienced global success. Today, he performs at some of the world’s leading festivals, including Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza and EDC Las Vegas. His high-energy sets, recognized for their powerful EDM and bass-driven sound, as well as impressive production and atmosphere, have turned him into one of the most exciting names on today’s festival scene.

On Wednesday evening, following the tennis matches, Shaq he will bring to the audience the same show that has captivated crowds around the world in recent years, while his arrival once again confirms the status of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag as one of the most attractive sporting and entertainment events of the summer.

“Visitors will once again enjoy a world-class sports and entertainment programme this year. We are especially excited to welcome Shaquille O’Neal, a global sports and entertainment icon, who recognized the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag as one of the most attractive events on the ATP calendar. His arrival is a confirmation of the international reputation the tournament has continuously built over the years and further positions Umag as an unmissable summer destination of top-level sport, entertainment and a unique atmosphere,” representatives of Plava Laguna stated.

For years, the tournament in Umag has been recognized as one of the most unique events on the ATP Tour, not only because of its top-class tennis but also thanks to its rich entertainment programme that attracts thousands of visitors from Croatia and abroad. Every evening after the final point, Umag Music Nights transforms Stella Maris into the centre of summer entertainment, bringing world-famous DJ stars to the stage — Steve Aoki, Gianluca Vacchi, Redfoo, Bob Sinclar, Martin Solveig, Timmy Trumpet and many others have already energized the Umag crowd, while this year Shaquille O’Neal takes over the stage to deliver a spectacle unlike anything Umag has seen before.

The unique combination of world-class sport, music and an unforgettable summer atmosphere will once again confirm, from July 10 to 18, why the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag is far more than just a tennis tournament. More information is available at croatiaopen.hr.