Croatia's best tennis player Marin Čilić tops the list of favorites at the 24th Vegeta Croatia Open, which will take place in ATP Stadium's courts in Umag, from July 18 until July 28, 2013. The world number 11 will arrive in Umag to defend the title that he had won last year, thus giving Umag another Croatian winner after 22 years.

"The competition at the tournament in Umag is always rather strong and I know that defending the title will not be easy. Still, nothing is sweeter than to win on one's home court and that is why I will do everything to repeat the success from 2012. Playing in Umag gives me great pleasure; the organization is excellent and the fantastic atmosphere both on and off the court with great many fans motivates me and inspires me to give my best. I look forward to playing in Umag again!" Čilić said.

This year, as so many years before, we will pay special attention to the players who have left an indelible mark on the tournament with their results and achievements. Moreover, we expect certain new and attractive names from the very top of the world's tennis.

"Winners keep returning to the tournament thus confirming that Umag is a well organized event, a tournament that the tennis players like to participate in. We are very pleased that Marin enjoys playing here and that we will once again watch him on our courts. Our goal is to also bring to Umag some other attractive tennis players who still have not competed in Umag. With the reputation that Umag has built over the past 23 years in the world of tennis, I am confident we will achieve that goal," director of the tournament in Umag Vanja Božičković stated.