Two from the TOP 20 are coming to the ATP in Umag. It is played during the WC

This season brings a special challenge because the tournament in Umag is being held in the final period of the World Cup in football, and the organizers, in cooperation with their long-term partner, Croatian Radio and Television, have found a solution that enables sports fans to enjoy both football and top-class tennis, say the organizers from Plava Laguna.

The matches of the first round of the main tournament will be played on Monday and Tuesday, July 13 and 14. Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, quarterfinals on Thursday, semi-finals on Friday, while the grand final is scheduled for Saturday. The qualifying matches will be played on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12.

“When the partners sit down at the table, an agreement is easily reached. Since the beginning of its holding in 1990, the Umag ATP tournament has been one of the flagships of our sports program and there was no doubt that we would find the best solution. The viewers of Croatian Radio and Television will thus once again enjoy top tennis and football,” said sports program editor Stjepan Balog.

After the previously confirmed arrival of one of the best Italian tennis players Flavius ​​Cobollithe organizers announce another big name – a 26-year-old Spaniard is coming to Umag for the first time Alejandro Davidovich Fokinacurrently the 19th game. of the world.

“We are extremely pleased to confirm the arrival of another top player at this year’s edition of the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag. With the arrival of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the tournament will again have two players from the top 20 in the world, which confirms the high level of sport and the international reputation of our tournament. Davidovich Fokina is currently the second best ranked Spanish tennis player on ATP Tour, right behind Carlos Alcaraz, the winner of the Umag tournament in 2021. It is an extremely attractive and combative game, and the dynamic style of the game regularly brings great excitement to the audience,” the tournament director said. Tomislav Poljak.

So far, the Spaniard has played in the finals of the ATP tournament five times, including four times last season. He reached the finals for the first time in 2022 at the prestigious Masters 1000 tournament in Monte Carlo. They will make their debut in Umag this year and immediately become among the main favorites to win the title.