The preparations for the 23rd edition of the ATP Vegeta Croatia Open are in full swing. This year, the oldest and most prestigious Croatian tennis tournament will take place earlier than usual, in the period between July 5 and July 15.
23rd edition of the tournament will bring numerous novelties. Umag will once again draw top-quality tennis players from around the world, accompanyied by attractive gastronomic, cultural and entertainment program. The ATP Vegeta Croatia Open will once again present Umag, Istria and Croatia in the best possible light.

Last year the Umag-based tournament attracted the record-breaking 80,000 visitors and 300 accredited journalists, photographers and cameramen from Croatia and the world. The tournament was held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović, while the Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov became the tournament's laureate following an exciting final against Croatia's Marin Čilić, thus claiming his first career title. It was also "the youngest" final at any ATP tournament in 2011 seeing as both players were just 22 at the time.

Over the 11-day tournament, the said 80,000 visitors had enjoyed not only top-quality tennis but also 60 hours of music program at 14 different concerts by international and domestic stars, including opera diva Montserrat Caballé, DJ sensation Yolanda Be Cool, TBF, Jinx, Lana Jurčević, Neno Belan… Finally, as part of the tournament a gastronomic and enological event Istria Gourmet Festival had taken place. The event featured 15 of the finest Croatian and international restaurants, two of which boast the prestigious Michelin stars.