To win my first title in Umag would mean a lot to me personally,
and it would be another big step towards the top of the tennis
world, stated the Ukrainian tennis player Alexandr
Dolgopolov in the eve of the 22nd ATP Studena Croatia
Open, that is being held in Umag from 21. until 31. of July.
Dolgopolov competed in Umag last year so he's looking forward to
coming back, since he enjoys the unique atmosphere created by ATP
Studena Croatia Open. "It's a fun tournament to play, definitely
one of my favorite summer events. The location and organization
make me relaxed, and that's exactly what I need to enjoy my game
and to play the best tennis", said Dolgopolov.
The best Ukrainian tennis player has had a great first half of the
year, and hopes that Umag will be an intro for an even better
second half. The secret to his success is enjoying the game: "I
just play and I love the game, the crowd in the stands as well as
the attention. I enjoy playing in big stadiums. That's my life
goal, to play with the big boys, win and lose", explained
Dolgopolov.
An important factor in Dologopolov's success is his coach Jack
Reader from Australia. "We're friends, which is very good. It's not
strictly a player-coach relationship. We go out together and it's
always pleasant. It's important for the player and the coach to
have something in common besides tennis", emphasized Dolgopolov.
The 22nd ATP Studena Croatia Open last for whole 11 days this year,
from the 21st until the 31st of July. Along with performances of
top ranked tennis players, several thousand guests will be able to
enjoy entertainment and gourmet manifestations. The official part
of the tournament will be opened on July 23rd by
the opera diva Montserrat Caballé, with the
Croatian singer Tony Cetinski performing alongside her. The
integral part of the 22nd ATP Studena Croatia Open is the Istra
Gourmet Festival, an unavoidable gastronomic manifestation, which
offers all the rich tastes and smells of Istria to the guests in
Umag through a series of intertwined events and presentations.
To win my first title in Umag would mean a lot to me personally, and it would be another big step towards the top of the tennis world, stated the Ukrainian tennis player Alexandr Dolgopolov in the eve of the 22nd ATP Studena Croatia Open, that is being held in Umag from 21. until 31. of July.