Wednesday preview by Lawrence Frankopan
Let's not be humble, we got what we wanted. Borna opened the tournament with an excellent game and a sold-out stadium. The schedule for the next two days looks again very good and we can already announce a super-Wednesday at the 26th Konzum Croatia Open. But first things first and let us have a look what awaits us on Wednesday.
The program at the central court opens with Andrey Rublev vs. Blaž Kavčić. Andrey is one of the upcoming young stars on the Tour, probably the most talented Russian tennis player since Kafelnikov and Safin. This year he achieved several notable victories on the Tour, last year he was the first junior player in the world and showed that he can play great tennis. On the other hand, Blaž is a guy who has a large number of fans in Umag. It will be a great opening and in the second match of the day we are again, the third day in a row, expecting a full stadium.
Fabio Fognini showed the first night of the tournament that he is an attraction for the audience, and what kind of tennis he plays when he is in the mood! Against Damir Džumhur, the first of Bosnian player in history of the Umag tournament who won a match, he will not have an easy job. After that, on the central court we are expecting a real treat, the exhibition game Carlos Moya vs. Magnus Norman who will be joined on the court by the showman Gael Monfils and DJ Bob Sinclar. Along with them, there will be another great surprise you will definitely enjoy...
The grandstand is again crowded and the program is great. The Serbian derby Lajović - Djere and then Andreas Seppi vs. Joao Sousa and Marin Draganja vs. Henri Kontinen, first seeded double, will open the tournament against Moser and Shamasdin. Another great day in Umag!
