ATP Studena Croatia Open, that is kept for the 22nd time in Umag from 21. to 31. July, has drawn a lot of attention in the neighboring Italy. Therefore, the respectable Italian Tennis Magazine in its latest issue advises all tennis enthusiasts to visit Umag, a tennis paradise only minutes away from Italy.
Tennis Magazine points out that Umag's tournament is an optimal choice for Italian tennis enthusiasts for at least five reasons. First of all it its vicinity to Northern Italy, only minutes away from the border Trieste. The second reason is Umag's location, which is called the Istrian Monte Carlo by Tennis Magazine, and the third being the tournament's quality as well as the participation of the highest ranking players. Additional reasons are the tourist settlement Stella Maris, as a miniature heaven with various hotels for guests with different spending capabilities, and especially entertainment in dance clubs, bars and lounge bars.
To all of these reasons the text author adds the unavoidable and beautiful Croatian girls, which make Umag one of the most attractive spot in all of Adriatic during the duration of the tournament Tennis Magazine considers having the main matches after five in the afternoon a great decision on the part of the organizers. That way tennis enthusiasts can enjoy Umag's beaches, out of which 10 of them proudly fly the Blue flag, and international symbol that guarantees absolute cleanliness of not only the water, but the coast and beaches as well.
To conclude a tennis filled day in a worthy way, before commencing the nighttime entertainment, visitors can enjoy an excellent dinner on terraces overlooking the sea. That's what makes Umag the most desirable European tournament: it's a tournament tailored for any individual, with great players, a location to be envied, and various hotels, concludes the reputable Italian Tennis Magazine.
22. ATP Studena Croatia Open will be 11 days long this year, with an unparalleled program that includes a series of entertainment and gastronomic events. Umag's tournament is traditionally visited by over 70.000 guests, which makes it an unavoidable summer center for tennis, beauty, entertainment, socializing and enjoyment of Istrian tastes and smells. The arrival of world's tennis elite has an exceptional importance for the development of tennis in Croatia, but also for the tourist offering in Croatia as well as the promotion of Umag, Istria and Croatia in the world. Last year the tournament's TV broadcast was shown on 4 continents and 37 countries. There have been 111 hours of live broadcast from Umag. 400 people were involved in the preparation and realization of the project.
