Umag ATP Tournament: Incubator of Croatian Tennis

For more than three decades, the ATP tournament in Umag has not only been a world-class spectacle, but also the most important springboard for Croatian tennis players. It was here that many native players began their journey to the top.

Gallery of domestic victories and successes
Almost all of Croatia's greatest tennis players have played and won on Umag's soil. For many, the tennis tournament in Umag was a key stage in their careers. It is therefore no surprise that the central ATP stadium is named after Goran Ivanišević – a legendary tennis player who took his first professional steps in Umag, and today is the tournament's ambassador.

„It's an incredible feeling. I love playing at home, and it's been a long time since I have felt what it means to win a title at home. It's definitely one of the favourites of my career..“
— Marin Čilić

Croatian tennis players in the Umag finals
-Goran Prpić – the first Croatian tournament winner (1990)
-Goran Ivanišević – finalist in the historic Croatian final (1990)
-Marin Čilić – winner 2012, finalist 2011

Semi-finalists
-Ivan Ljubičić (1999)
-Željko Krajan (2002)
-Marin Čilić (2014)
-Ivan Dodig (2017)

„We all dreamed of that Umag, which is a tennis town and for any kid, and later even a senior, it represents something important. Umag is synonymous with tennis, with being at the top.“
— Ivan Ljubičić

Quarter finalists
-Bruno Orešar (1991)
-Ivan Ljubičić (2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010)
-Roko Karanušić (2008)Borna Čorić (2014 and 2015)
-Dino Prižmić (2023 and 2025)

Pairs
Nino Serdarušić – the first Croatian to win a tournament in the doubles competition (2023)

A wild card for young talents
The particular value of ATP Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag lies in the fact that 82% of invitations (wild cards) in the last ten years have been awarded to Croatian players. This gives Umag an opportunity for young talents that few tournaments offer. It is precisely these first appearances that are often crucial for gaining self-confidence and entering the ATP rankings.

„I've always said that Umag is my favourite tournament on the Tour. I won my first points there and I've always loved coming back.“
— Borna Ćorić

Why is the ATP tournament in Umag special?
ATP Umag means a lot to native tennis players. It is a true incubator of Croatian tennis, a place where careers are shaped, and the local audience has the opportunity to watch and encourage rising stars.
The tournament holds special value for the youngest as well, who each year, through the Kids Week program, have a unique opportunity to meet their tennis idols, interact with them, and play tennis on the same courts. In this way, ATP Umag connects not only competitively, but also educationally and inspirationally with future generations of athletes.