Even though the total score of the quarterfinals of 25. Vegeta Croatia Open, judged only through numbers, could seem lacking, Croatian tennis actually came out as a big winner. Marin Čilić played an impressive match against Lukas Rosol and showed that he is well on his way back into the Top 10, while Borna Ćorić, despite the defeat by Fabio Fognini, demonstrated not only the full range of his talent, but mental fortitude as well which is rarely seen in young players.

Fognini admits it as well. "Borna played really well, he was a tough opponent. Truthfully, he played better than I did. If he had won the tie break in the second set, I think he would have won. He had a great backhand, but I found the strength even when I didn't feel well. I came back in the third set, but until then I wasn't sure if I would win", said Fognini. Ćorić exerts great potential. "I think he's well on his way to become a great player. I don't remember exactly how I played when I was his age, but I think I wasn't even playing in ATP tournaments, let alone get this far", said Fognini.

The semifinals between Čilić and Robredo could be called the finals before the finals, even though an admirable series of victories behind Pablo Cuevas in the last few weeks promises an exciting match against Fognini. Both of them will come into their matches exhausted: Fognini due to what was close to a three hour match against Ćorić, and Cuevas after a semifinal doubles match which ended after midnight.