The ATP Vegeta Croatia Open, held in Umag from 5. until 15. Of July, has generated a great amount of interest in China, and Shanghay television has named it the best ATP tournament on clay. Even though the competition is composed from tournaments like Madrid and Monte Carlo, the Chinese put Umag in front of everyone, due to its unique combination of tennis, gastronomy and entertainment. 

Italian tennis player Fabio Fognini confirms the tournament's great reputation, while discussing his experiences in Umag for Italy's Tennis magazine. ATP Umag has become an unavoidable date in the calendar due to Umag's great atmosphere, which is very important for Fognini when he's on the court. "The location is beautiful, with its view of the sea and the restaurant overlooking the lagoon", says the Italian tennis player while adding satisfaction with the hotel he was in, as well as the staff that was always at his disposition. "Besides, you aren't forced to stay at the hotel or the club at all times, there are plenty of excellent and quiet restaurants in a five minute drive radius", concludes Fognini in his review of the tournament.

The visitors of 23. ATP Vegeta Croatia Open from 5. until 15. of July can look forward to a very eventful program catered towards all age groups. Along with excellent tennis, Istra Gourmet Festival will once again gather the best Istrian restaurants, wine makers and olive growers, while the unique music repertoire includes over 100 hours of program during the 11 days of the event.

Even though this year's tournament is being held between "the two Wimbledon's", along with three other tournaments held in the same time frame, the ATP Vegeta Croatia Open organizers have once again managed to ensure the appearance of world's top tennis players. Along with the top three Croatian tennis players - Marin Čilić, Ivo Karlović and Ivan Dodig - last year's title winner will return as well as two previous winners and three more players from the TOP 20.