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Croatia Open
ATP Tour
Founded1990
Editions35 (2025)
LocationUmag
Croatia
VenueITC Stella Maris
CategoryATP Tour 250 /
ATP International Series /
ATP World Series
(1990–current)
SurfaceClay / outdoors
Draw28S/16Q/16D
Prize money€579,320 (2024)
Websitecroatiaopen.hr
Current champions (2025)
SinglesItaly Luciano Darderi
DoublesMonaco Romain Arneodo
France Manuel Guinard

The Croatia Open (sponsored by Plava Laguna) is a men's ATP tennis tournament held in Umag, Croatia that is part of the 250 series of the ATP Tour.[1]

The tournament began in 1990 when it was part of Yugoslavia, and is the oldest tennis tournament in Croatia. It began as the Yugoslav Open and has been played every year since. It is played on outdoor red clay courts. Carlos Moyá has won the tournament a record five times; he also holds the record for the most consecutive wins at three. His most recent win was in 2007. In 2016, the centre court stadium was named after Croatian tennis player Goran Ivanišević.

Past finals

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Singles

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Year Champions Runners-up Score
1990 Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Goran Prpić Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Goran Ivanišević 6–3, 4–6, 6–4
1991 Soviet Union Dimitri Poliakov Spain Javier Sánchez 6–4, 6–4
1992 Austria Thomas Muster Argentina Franco Davín 6–1, 4–6, 6–4
1993 Austria Thomas Muster (2) Spain Alberto Berasategui 7–5, 3–6, 6–3
1994 Spain Alberto Berasategui Slovakia Karol Kučera 6–2, 6–4
1995 Austria Thomas Muster (3) Spain Carlos Costa 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–4
1996 Spain Carlos Moyá Spain Félix Mantilla 6–0, 7–6(7–4)
1997 Spain Félix Mantilla Spain Sergi Bruguera 6–3, 7–5
1998 Czech Republic Bohdan Ulihrach Sweden Magnus Norman 6–3, 7–6(7–0)
1999 Sweden Magnus Norman United States Jeff Tarango 6–2, 6–4
2000 Chile Marcelo Ríos Argentina Mariano Puerta 7–6(7–1), 4–6, 6–3
2001 Spain Carlos Moyá (2) France Jérôme Golmard 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(7–2)
2002 Spain Carlos Moyá (3) Spain David Ferrer 6–2, 6–3
2003 Spain Carlos Moyá (4) Italy Filippo Volandri 6–4, 3–6, 7–5
2004 Argentina Guillermo Cañas Italy Filippo Volandri 7–5, 6–3
2005 Argentina Guillermo Coria Spain Carlos Moyá 6–2, 4–6, 6–2
2006 Switzerland Stan Wawrinka Serbia Novak Djokovic 6–6(1–3), retired
2007 Spain Carlos Moyá (5) Romania Andrei Pavel 6–4, 6–2
2008 Spain Fernando Verdasco Russia Igor Andreev 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–4)
2009 Russia Nikolay Davydenko Spain Juan Carlos Ferrero 6–3, 6–0
2010 Spain Juan Carlos Ferrero Italy Potito Starace 6–4, 6–4
2011 Ukraine Alexandr Dolgopolov Croatia Marin Čilić 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
2012 Croatia Marin Čilić Spain Marcel Granollers 6–4, 6–2
2013 Spain Tommy Robredo Italy Fabio Fognini 6–0, 6–3
2014 Uruguay Pablo Cuevas Spain Tommy Robredo 6–3, 6–4
2015 Austria Dominic Thiem Portugal João Sousa 6–4, 6–1
2016 Italy Fabio Fognini Slovakia Andrej Martin 6–4, 6–1
2017 Russia Andrey Rublev Italy Paolo Lorenzi 6–4, 6–2
2018 Italy Marco Cecchinato Argentina Guido Pella 6–2, 7–6(7–4)
2019 Serbia Dušan Lajović Hungary Attila Balázs 7–5, 7–5
2020 Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Spain Carlos Alcaraz France Richard Gasquet 6–2, 6–2
2022 Italy Jannik Sinner Spain Carlos Alcaraz 6–7(5–7), 6–1, 6–1
2023 Australia Alexei Popyrin Switzerland Stan Wawrinka 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–4
2024 Argentina Francisco Cerúndolo Italy Lorenzo Musetti 2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5)
2025 Italy Luciano Darderi Spain Carlos Taberner 6–3, 6–3

Doubles

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Year Champions Runners-up Score
1990 Czechoslovakia Vojtěch Flégl
Czechoslovakia Daniel Vacek
Soviet Union Andrei Cherkasov
Soviet Union Andrei Olhovskiy
6–4, 6–4
1991 Israel Gilad Bloom
Spain Javier Sánchez
United States Richey Reneberg
United States David Wheaton
7–6, 2–6, 6–1
1992 Germany David Prinosil
Czechoslovakia Richard Vogel
Netherlands Sander Groen
Germany Lars Koslowski
6–3, 6–7, 7–6
1993 Belgium Filip Dewulf
Belgium Tom Vanhoudt
Spain Jordi Arrese
Spain Francisco Roig
6–4, 7–5
1994 Uruguay Diego Pérez
Spain Francisco Roig
Slovakia Karol Kučera
Kenya Paul Wekesa
6–2, 6–4
1995 Argentina Luis Lobo
Spain Javier Sánchez (2)
Sweden David Ekerot
Hungary László Markovits
6–4, 6–0
1996 Argentina Pablo Albano
Argentina Luis Lobo (2)
Latvia Ģirts Dzelde
Austria Udo Plamberger
6–4, 6–1
1997 Romania Dinu Pescariu
Italy Davide Sanguinetti
Slovakia Dominik Hrbatý
Slovakia Karol Kučera
7–6, 6–4
1998 United Kingdom Neil Broad
South Africa Piet Norval
Czech Republic Jiří Novák
Czech Republic David Rikl
6–1, 3–6, 6–3
1999 Argentina Mariano Puerta
Spain Javier Sánchez (3)
Italy Massimo Bertolini
Italy Cristian Brandi
3–6, 6–2, 6–3
2000 Spain Álex López Morón
Spain Albert Portas
Croatia Ivan Ljubičić
Croatia Lovro Zovko
6–1, 7–6(7–2)
2001 Argentina Sergio Roitman
Argentina Andrés Schneiter
Croatia Ivan Ljubičić
Croatia Lovro Zovko
6–2, 7–5
2002 Czech Republic František Čermák
Austria Julian Knowle
Spain Albert Portas
Spain Fernando Vicente
6–4, 6–4
2003 Spain Álex López Morón (2)
Spain Rafael Nadal
Australia Todd Perry
Japan Thomas Shimada
6–1, 6–3
2004 Argentina José Acasuso
Brazil Flávio Saretta
Czech Republic Jaroslav Levinský
Czech Republic David Škoch
4–6, 6–2, 6–4
2005 Czech Republic Jiří Novák
Czech Republic Petr Pála
Slovakia Michal Mertiňák
Czech Republic David Škoch
6–3, 6–3
2006 Czech Republic Jaroslav Levinský
Czech Republic David Škoch
Spain Guillermo García López
Spain Albert Portas
6–4, 6–4
2007 Czech Republic Lukáš Dlouhý
Slovakia Michal Mertiňák
Czech Republic Jaroslav Levinský
Czech Republic David Škoch
6–1, 6–1
2008 Slovakia Michal Mertiňák (2)
Czech Republic Petr Pála (2)
Argentina Carlos Berlocq
Italy Fabio Fognini
2–6, 6–3, [10–5]
2009 Czech Republic František Čermák (2)
Slovakia Michal Mertiňák (3)
Sweden Johan Brunström
Netherlands Antilles Jean-Julien Rojer
6–4, 6–4
2010 Czech Republic Leoš Friedl
Slovakia Filip Polášek
Czech Republic František Čermák
Slovakia Michal Mertiňák
6–3, 7–6(9–7)
2011 Italy Simone Bolelli
Italy Fabio Fognini
Croatia Marin Čilić
Croatia Lovro Zovko
6–3, 5–7, [10–7]
2012 Spain David Marrero
Spain Fernando Verdasco
Spain Marcel Granollers
Spain Marc López
6–3, 7–6(7–4)
2013 Slovakia Martin Kližan
Spain David Marrero (2)
United States Nicholas Monroe
Germany Simon Stadler
6–1, 5–7, [10–7]
2014 Czech Republic František Čermák (3)
Czech Republic Lukáš Rosol
Serbia Dušan Lajović
Croatia Franko Škugor
6–4, 7–6(7–5)
2015 Argentina Máximo González
Brazil André Sá
Poland Mariusz Fyrstenberg
Mexico Santiago González
4–6, 6–3, [10–5]
2016 Slovakia Martin Kližan (2)
Spain David Marrero (3)
Croatia Nikola Mektić
Croatia Antonio Šančić
6–4, 6–2
2017 Argentina Guillermo Durán
Argentina Andrés Molteni
Croatia Marin Draganja
Croatia Tomislav Draganja
6–3, 6–7(4–7), [10–6]
2018 Netherlands Robin Haase
Netherlands Matwé Middelkoop
Czech Republic Roman Jebavý
Czech Republic Jiří Veselý
6–4, 6–4
2019 Netherlands Robin Haase (2)
Austria Philipp Oswald
Austria Oliver Marach
Austria Jürgen Melzer
7–5, 6–7(2–7), [14–12]
2020 Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Brazil Fernando Romboli
Spain David Vega Hernández
Bosnia and Herzegovina Tomislav Brkić
Serbia Nikola Ćaćić
6–3, 7–5
2022 Italy Simone Bolelli (2)
Italy Fabio Fognini (2)
United Kingdom Lloyd Glasspool
Finland Harri Heliövaara
5–7, 7–6(8–6), [10–7]
2023 Slovenia Blaž Rola
Croatia Nino Serdarušić
Italy Simone Bolelli
Italy Andrea Vavassori
4–6, 7–6(7–2), [15–13]
2024 Argentina Guido Andreozzi
Mexico Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela
France Manuel Guinard
France Gregoire Jacq
6–4, 6–2
2025 Monaco Romain Arneodo
France Manuel Guinard
United States Patrik Trhac
United Kingdom Marcus Willis
7–5, 7–6(7–2)

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References

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from Grokipedia
The Croatia Open Umag, officially known as the Plava Laguna Open Umag for sponsorship reasons, is an annual men's professional tennis tournament organized as part of the ATP Tour's 250 series. Held on outdoor red clay courts at the ITC Stella Maris resort in , , it features a singles of 28 players and a doubles of 16 teams, with total of €596,035. The event takes place each July, typically spanning one week, and serves as a key stop on the European clay-court swing leading up to major tournaments. Established in 1990 as the Yugoslav Open during the era of the , the tournament transitioned to its current Croatian identity following the country's independence and has since become the nation's oldest and only ATP-level event. Over its 36-year history, it has hosted numerous tennis luminaries, including multiple Grand Slam winners such as , , , , , , , , and . Notable past singles champions include (2023), (2022), (2021), (2024), (2025), and (1990s multiple titles), with many securing their first ATP titles on these courts. Beyond competition, the Croatia Open Umag enhances its appeal as a major sporting and cultural event in , attracting global audiences through on-site entertainment like concerts during Umag Music Nights, gourmet experiences, and family-friendly activities that blend with . The tournament's seafront stadium setting, with a capacity for thousands, underscores its role in promoting Croatian and the region's Mediterranean , while contributing significantly to local economy through visitor influx. As one of approximately 15 clay-court ATP 250 events worldwide, it remains a vital platform for emerging talents and established stars to compete in a picturesque, high-stakes environment.

History

Inception and early years

The Croatia Open traces its origins to 1990, when it was established as the Yugoslav Open in , then part of , as one of the inaugural events in the ATP World Series category. Held on outdoor clay courts at a seafront stadium, the tournament quickly gained traction as the region's premier professional competition, drawing top players from across and beyond. With a total prize money purse of $147,500 for its debut edition, it offered significant ranking points and served as a key stop on the ATP calendar during the summer season. The inaugural tournament in May 1990 was captured by local talent Goran Prpić, a Yugoslav player who defeated fellow countryman 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 in the final to claim his only ATP singles title. This victory highlighted the event's early role in showcasing emerging Eastern European stars amid the ATP's expanding global reach. As part of the ATP International Series in subsequent years, the tournament maintained a consistent format with a 32-player singles draw and prize money that grew modestly into the $200,000–$300,000 range by the mid-1990s, reflecting its status as a mid-tier clay-court event. Croatia's from in June 1991, followed by international recognition in 1992, prompted the tournament's rebranding to the Croatia Open starting with that year's edition, symbolizing the nation's emerging sporting identity. Early champions underscored the event's growing prestige, including , who secured his maiden ATP title there in 1996 by defeating Félix 6–0, 7–6(7–4). The 1997 edition was won by himself, defeating 6–3, 7–5 in the final. Regional political turmoil, including the from 1991 to 1995, influenced the tournament's early trajectory, particularly affecting international participation and player affiliations. Prominent Yugoslav players like Prpić and Ivanišević publicly refused to compete under the flag after 's independence declaration, opting instead to represent and highlighting the ethnic tensions spilling into sports. While Umag's location in the relatively stable Istrian peninsula allowed the event to continue uninterrupted, the broader conflict likely contributed to fluctuating attendance and a more localized focus during the mid-1990s, as travel restrictions and UN sanctions on the former deterred some global entries.

Evolution and modern developments

In the early 2000s, the Croatia Open transitioned within the ATP Tour structure, moving from the ATP World Series category (1990–1997) to the ATP International Series (1998–2008), which awarded 250 ranking points and positioned it as a key entry-level event on the calendar. With the ATP's 2009 rebranding, the tournament stabilized as an ATP 250 event, maintaining its status through consistent annual scheduling and focus on clay-court play, which has helped it attract a diverse field of emerging and established players. The tournament faced its most significant disruption in when it was cancelled due to the , marking the only interruption in its history and postponing the event to 2021. Amid these challenges, sponsorship evolved with Plava Laguna becoming the title sponsor in the 2010s, rebranding the event as the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag and enhancing its promotional ties to Croatian tourism. In 2016, organizers honored national tennis heritage by naming the centre court after , the 2001 Wimbledon champion and former tournament winner, underscoring the event's role in celebrating Croatian tennis achievements. The tournament has since experienced steady growth in international appeal, reaching its 36th edition in 2025 as Croatia's premier ATP event and a staple of European summer . Notable moments, such as Carlos Alcaraz's 2021 victory—his first title at age 18—have elevated its profile, drawing larger crowds and broadcasting reach while reinforcing its reputation for launching young talents on clay. won the singles title in 2025. This evolution has solidified the Croatia Open as a resilient fixture, blending competitive with cultural significance.

Tournament format

Draw structure and eligibility

The singles main draw of the Croatia Open features 28 players, consisting of 8 seeds, 21 direct acceptances based on ATP rankings (including the seeds), 3 wild cards awarded by tournament organizers, and 4 qualifiers emerging from a 16-player qualifying draw held the weekend prior to the main event. The draw is structured as a single-elimination tournament with the top 4 seeds receiving byes into the second round, while the remaining 24 players compete in the first round to join them, advancing through quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final. The doubles event includes a 16-team main draw, composed primarily of direct entries selected from the ATP doubles rankings, with 2 typically granted to enhance competitive balance or promote local talent; unlike singles, there is no qualifying draw for doubles at this level. The format follows a single-elimination with 4 seeds placed to avoid early matchups, and all teams start in the first round without byes. Eligibility for the Croatia Open is open to male professional players who are members of the ATP or registered participants, with entry priority given to those with the highest ATP singles or doubles rankings at the commitment deadline; there are no specific restrictions, though often favor Croatian players, and age eligibility aligns with ATP standards, permitting unrestricted participation for players aged 16 and older. All matches in both singles and doubles are played as best-of-three sets, with standard tiebreaks at 6-6 in the first two sets and a 10-point tiebreak invoked at 6-6 in the final set, per ATP rules adopted in to standardize deciders across tour events. Seeding for both events is determined by the as of the Monday preceding the tournament week, with the top 8 singles players and top 4 doubles teams eligible; protected rankings may be used for direct entry purposes if a player has been absent due to or other approved reasons, but actual seeding positions exclude protected rankings in favor of current form.

Surface, scheduling, and prize money

The Croatia Open is played on outdoor red clay courts at the Stella Maris resort in , a surface that has remained consistent since the tournament's inception in 1990 and favors baseline rallies and defensive play due to its slower pace and higher bounce. The event is scheduled annually in late as part of the ATP Tour's European clay-court swing immediately following Wimbledon, with the 2025 edition set for July 20–26. Prize money has grown significantly over the tournament's history, starting at $147,500 for the inaugural edition and reaching current ATP 250 standards, with a total of €596,035 distributed in 2025—an increase from €562,815 in 2023. The singles winner receives €90,675, the finalist €52,890, semifinalists €31,090 each, and quarterfinalists €18,015 each, with equal distribution across men's singles and doubles events as there is no women's draw. ATP ranking points for singles follow the standard ATP 250 structure for a 28-player draw: 250 for the winner, 165 for the finalist, 100 for semifinalists, and 50 for quarterfinalists, while doubles awards up to 250 points to the champions with a similar scaling distribution.

Venue and organization

Location and facilities

The Croatia Open is held in , a coastal town in , northwestern , situated along the . This location was selected for its strong tourism infrastructure and strategic position near the borders with and , enhancing accessibility for international visitors. The tournament venue is positioned within a scenic resort area that combines sports with seaside leisure. The event takes place at the International Tennis Center (ITC) Stella Maris, a dedicated complex integrated into the Stella Maris Resort. The centerpiece is the 4,000-seat Goran Ivanisević Court, named in honor of the Croatian legend in 2016 and featuring a clay surface overlooking the Adriatic. Supporting this are multiple show courts and practice facilities, including over 20 clay courts, several of which are illuminated for evening play and some covered for indoor use. The complex also offers additional amenities such as player lounges, fitness centers, and medical services, all seamlessly connected to on-site resort hotels for accommodation and spectator viewing areas. Accessibility to the venue is facilitated by nearby airports, with approximately 82 kilometers away, reachable by a one-hour drive or . in , about 80 kilometers distant, provides another convenient option via or public bus connections. During the , and local , including lines operated by and , ensure easy access from 's bus station to the site.

Sponsorship and administration

The Croatia Open Umag is administered by Plava Laguna d.d., a leading Croatian tourism and hospitality company, in partnership with the . The Tournament Organizing Committee, responsible for operational management, player welfare, and event logistics, is chaired by Dragan Pujas, who serves as CEO of Plava Laguna and president of the committee. This structure ensures seamless coordination between international standards and local hosting expertise, with the committee overseeing aspects such as scheduling, security, and hospitality for participants. Plava Laguna has served as the primary sponsor since 2007, becoming the title sponsor in 2010 and integrating the tournament name as the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag to align with its resort ownership and promotion of Istrian tourism. As a Croatian resort company that owns the Stella Maris venue, Plava Laguna provides substantial financial backing, covering operational costs and enhancing the event's prestige through branded experiences like player accommodations and fan zones. Other key sponsors include premier partners such as HEP (energy provider), Hrvatski Telekom (telecommunications), Haier (appliances), and Emirates (airline), alongside official partners like Visa and Subaru, which contribute to prize money, marketing, and on-site activations. Local tourism entities, including the Istria Tourist Board and Croatia National Tourist Board, support promotion to boost regional visitor numbers. Media coverage is handled by ATP Media for global distribution, with live streams available on Tennis TV reaching over 7 million annual viewers worldwide. In Croatia, broadcasting rights are held by HRT (Croatian Radio Television) and regional outlets like Glas Istre and Novi List, ensuring broad domestic accessibility and amplifying the tournament's role in national sports culture. Sponsorship initiatives extend to community engagement, including the annual Kids Week program sponsored by , which offers daily tennis clinics and activities for children aged 5-18 to foster interest in the sport. Additionally, the event features an ITF Tournament supported by HEP, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in tennis. These efforts, tied to sponsors' goals, contribute to youth development and environmental awareness in the region, such as sustainable tourism practices promoted by Plava Laguna.

Champions

Singles

The singles competition at the Croatia Open, held annually on clay courts in Umag, has featured 35 editions from 1990 to 2025 (excluding 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). The tournament has crowned a diverse array of champions, with the full list of winners, runners-up, and final scores presented below.
YearChampionRunner-upFinal Score
1990Goran Prpić (YUG)Goran Ivanišević (YUG)6–3, 4–6, 6–4
1991Dimitri Poliakov (URS)Javier Sánchez (ESP)6–4, 6–4
1992Thomas Muster (AUT)Franco Davín (ARG)6–1, 6–4
1993Thomas Muster (AUT)Alberto Berasategui (ESP)6–3, 3–6, 6–2
1994Alberto Berasategui (ESP)Karel Kučera (SVK)6–2, 6–4
1995Thomas Muster (AUT)Carlos Costa (ESP)3–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–4
1996Carlos Moyá (ESP)Félix Mantilla (ESP)6–0, 6–2
1997Félix Mantilla (ESP)Sergi Bruguera (ESP)7–6(7–2), 6–2
1998Bohdan Ulihrach (CZE)Magnus Norman (SWE)6–2, 7–6(7–4)
1999Magnus Norman (SWE)Jeff Tarango (USA)6–2, 7–5
2000Marcelo Ríos (CHI)Mariano Puerta (ARG)7–6(7–1), 4–6, 6–3
2001Carlos Moyá (ESP)Jérôme Golmard (FRA)6–4, 3–6, 6–3
2002Carlos Moyá (ESP)David Ferrer (ESP)6–3, 4–6, 6–3
2003Carlos Moyá (ESP)Filippo Volandri (ITA)6–4, 6–4
2004Guillermo Cañas (ARG)Filippo Volandri (ITA)7–6(7–5), 6–4
2005Guillermo Coria (ARG)Carlos Moyá (ESP)6–2, 6–2
2006Stan Wawrinka (SUI)Novak Djokovic (SRB)6–6 ret.
2007Carlos Moyá (ESP)Andrei Pavel (ROU)6–4, 7–6(7–3)
2008Fernando Verdasco (ESP)Igor Andreev (RUS)6–3, 6–4
2009Nikolay Davydenko (RUS)Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP)6–3, 6–0
2010Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP)Potito Starace (ITA)6–4, 6–4
2011Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR)Marin Čilić (CRO)6–3, 3–6, 6–1
2012Marin Čilić (CRO)Marcel Granollers (ESP)6–3, 6–4
2013Tommy Robredo (ESP)Fabio Fognini (ITA)6–3, 6–4
2014Pablo Cuevas (URU)Tommy Robredo (ESP)3–6, 6–3, 6–4
2015Dominic Thiem (AUT)João Sousa (POR)6–4, 6–1
2016Fabio Fognini (ITA)Andrej Martin (SVK)6–4, 6–1
2017Andrey Rublev (RUS)Paolo Lorenzi (ITA)6–4, 6–2
2018Marco Cecchinato (ITA)Guido Pella (ARG)6–2, 7–6(7–4)
2019Dušan Lajović (SRB)Attila Balázs (HUN)7–5, 7–5
2020Not held
2021Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)Richard Gasquet (FRA)6–2, 6–2
2022Jannik Sinner (ITA)Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)6–7(5–7), 6–1, 6–1
2023Alexei Popyrin (AUS)Stan Wawrinka (SUI)6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–4
2024Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG)Lorenzo Musetti (ITA)2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5)
2025Luciano Darderi (ITA)Carlos Taberner (ESP)6–3, 6–3
Carlos Moyá holds the record for most singles titles with five victories in 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2007. is the only other multiple winner with three titles in 1992, 1993, and 1995. Winners have predominantly been European players, accounting for over 80% of titles, with Spanish players achieving the most success through 11 championships.

Doubles

The doubles competition at the Croatia Open has featured a variety of international teams since the tournament's inception in 1990, with the final typically contested on outdoor clay courts at the ITC Stella Maris in Umag. The event awards the doubles title to the winning pair, who advance through a 16- or 28-team draw depending on the year, culminating in a best-of-three-sets final. The following table lists all doubles champions, runners-up, and final scores from 1990 to 2025:
YearChampionsRunners-upFinal Score
1990Vojtěch Flégl (CZE) / Daniel Vacek (CZE)Andrei Cherkasov (URS) / Andrei Olhovskiy (URS)6–4, 6–4
1991Richey Reneberg (USA) / Diego Nargiso (ITA)Gustavo Luza (ARG) / Franco Davin (ARG)4–6, 6–4, 6–4
1992Luis Lobo (ARG) / Javier Sánchez (ESP)Diego Nargiso (ITA) / Stefano Pescosolido (ITA)6–3, 4–6, 6–3
1993Shelby Cannon (USA) / Scott Melville (USA)Diego Nargiso (ITA) / Stefano Pescosolido (ITA)3–6, 6–3, 6–4
1994Diego Nargiso (ITA) / Stefano Pescosolido (ITA)Alex O'Brien (USA) / Byron Talbot (RSA)6–3, 3–6, 6–3
1995Luis Lobo (ARG) / Javier Sánchez (ESP)Cyril Suk (CZE) / Daniel Vacek (CZE)6–4, 6–4
1996David Adams (RSA) / Ģirts Dzelzītis (LAT)Libor Píšek (CZE) / Byron Talbot (RSA)7–6(7–5), 6–4
1997Libor Píšek (CZE) / Byron Talbot (RSA)David Prinosil (GER) / Daniel Vacek (CZE)6–4, 7–6(7–3)
1998David Prinosil (GER) / Daniel Vacek (CZE)Jiří Novák (CZE) / David Rikl (CZE)6–3, 7–6(7–2)
1999Massimo Ardinghi (ITA) / Diego Nargiso (ITA)Martín García (ARG) / Lucas Arnold Ker (ARG)6–3, 3–6, 7–6(7–5)
2000Álex López Morón (ESP) / Albert Portas (ESP)Ivan Ljubičić (CRO) / Lovro Zovko (CRO)6–1, 3–6, 6–3
2001Ivan Ljubičić (CRO) / Lovro Zovko (CRO)Massimo Bertolini (ITA) / Cristian Brandi (ITA)6–4, 7–6(7–3)
2002Mahesh Bhupathi (IND) / Leander Paes (IND)Michael Kohlmann (GER) / Julian Knowle (AUT)6–3, 7–6(7–2)
2003Leander Paes (IND) / David Rikl (CZE)Karsten Braasch (GER) / Sargis Sargsian (ARM)6–4, 7–6(7–5)
2004Jaroslav Levinský (CZE) / David Škoch (CZE)José Acasuso (ARG) / Flávio Saretta (BRA)4–6, 6–2, 6–4
2005Mahesh Bhupathi (IND) / Rohan Bopanna (IND)Jaroslav Levinský (CZE) / David Škoch (CZE)6–7(5–7), 6–3, [10–8]
2006Jaroslav Levinský (CZE) / David Škoch (CZE)Davide Sanguinetti (ITA) / Antonio Prieto (ESP)6–4, 6–4
2007František Čermák (CZE) / Filip Polášek (SVK)Jaroslav Levinský (CZE) / David Škoch (CZE)6–4, 6–2
2008Marcel Granollers (ESP) / Tommy Robredo (ESP)František Čermák (CZE) / Filip Polášek (SVK)6–4, 6–2
2009František Čermák (CZE) / Filip Polášek (SVK)Johan Brunström (SWE) / Jean-François Bachelot (FRA)6–7(2–7), 6–2, [10–7]
2010Daniele Bracciali (ITA) / Lovro Zovko (CRO)Santiago Ventura (ESP) / André Sá (BRA)3–6, 7–6(7–3), [10–7]
2011Daniele Bracciali (ITA) / Lovro Zovko (CRO)Santiago Ventura (ESP) / David Marrero (ESP)6–3, 6–7(3–7), [10–5]
2012Robert Lindstedt (SWE) / Horia Tecău (ROU)Mate Pavić (CRO) / Ivan Dodig (CRO)6–3, 6–4
2013Alexander Peya (AUT) / Bruno Soares (BRA)Juan Sebastián Cabal (COL) / Robert Farah (COL)6–3, 3–6, [10–4]
2014Robin Haase (NED) / Henri Kontinen (FIN)Juan Sebastián Cabal (COL) / Robert Farah (COL)6–3, 6–4
2015Rameez Junaid (AUS) / André Sá (BRA)Marin Drljan (CRO) / Franko Škugor (CRO)4–6, 7–6(7–3), [10–5]
2016Marin Drljan (CRO) / Franko Škugor (CRO)Julian Knowle (AUT) / Rameez Junaid (AUS)6–4, 6–3
2017Guillermo Durán (ARG) / Andrés Molteni (ARG)Marin Draganja (CRO) / Tomislav Draganja (CRO)6–3, 6–7(4–7), [10–6]
2018Robin Haase (NED) / Oliver Marach (AUT)Marcelo Demoliner (BRA) / Matwé Middelkoop (NED)6–4, 6–4
2019Kevin Krawietz (GER) / Andreas Mies (GER)Jérémy Chardy (FRA) / Luke Bambridge (GBR)6–4, 6–7(4–7), [10–8]
2020Not held
2021Fernando Romboli (BRA) / David Vega Hernández (ESP)Tomislav Brkić (BIH) / Nikola Ćaćić (SRB)6–3, 7–5
2022Simone Bolelli (ITA) / Fabio Fognini (ITA)André Göransson (SWE) / Nathaniel Lammons (USA)6–4, 6–4
2023Nikola Ćaćić (SRB) / Mate Pavić (CRO)Szymon Walków (POL) / Jan Zieliński (POL)6–3, 7–5
2024Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG) / Mariano Navone (ARG)Ariel Behar (URU) / Adam Pavlášek (CZE)6–3, 7–6(8–6)
2025Romain Arneodo (MON) / Manuel Guinard (FRA)Patrik Trhac (USA) / Marcus Willis (GBR)7–6(7–3), 6–3
Several teams and players have achieved multiple titles in Umag doubles. The Czech pair Jaroslav Levinský and David Škoch won titles in 2004 and 2006, reaching the final in 2005 as well. secured two titles with different partners: in 2002 and in 2005, highlighting his versatility in the format. The Italian duo of Diego Nargiso and Stefano Pescosolido won in 1994 and were runners-up in 1992 and 1993, contributing to Italy's strong presence. František Čermák and Filip Polášek claimed two titles (2007 and 2009), while Daniele Bracciali won back-to-back in 2010 and 2011 with Lovro Zovko. Trends in the doubles event show a predominance of international pairings, with few all-national teams succeeding beyond local favorites like Croatian pairs in 2001 and 2016. Italian players have been particularly prominent, featuring in multiple winning teams (1991, 1994, 1999, 2010, 2011), followed by Czech players with appearances in eight winning teams, often in mixed or all-Czech combinations, reflecting the country's depth in doubles during the 1990s and 2000s. Recent years have seen more diverse entries, with the 2025 champions Romain Arneodo (MON) and Manuel Guinard (FRA) exemplifying cross-border collaborations that have become common in ATP 250 events.

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