{"id":507,"date":"2026-04-29T22:51:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makarskaopen.com\/lukas-sport\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T19:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T18:47:45","slug":"lukas-sport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/makarskaopen.com\/en\/lukas-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Lukas Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tennis Club Ka\u0161tela (est. 1998) acts as the official organizer of the competition in the Republic of Croatia. It is one of the few sports associations in Dalmatia with an uninterrupted operational continuity spanning nearly three decades, providing public partners with maximum institutional stability and professional execution in accordance with the highest standards.<\/p>

Lukas Sport Ltd. (est. 1997) is the project\u2019s strategic lead and the owner of its vision. Lukas Sport is the longest-standing company in Croatia specializing in sports activities. As a pioneer in sports entrepreneurship, the company paved the way for modern tennis management in the region.<\/p>

LEADERS AND VISIONARIES: FROM PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS TO THE GLOBAL STAGE<\/strong><\/p>

The project is built on solid professional foundations established by its founder, Ivica Lukas, a Physical Education professor and a doyen of the tennis profession. Building on these foundations, the current leadership is transforming the project into a globally recognized brand:<\/p>

FELIKS LUKAS, M.A. B.A. (Economics) \u2013 Strategic driver of the project, owner of the licenses, and CEO. As a visionary sports entrepreneur and innovator, Feliks has set the standards for modern WTA tournaments in Croatia. His international reputation is confirmed by his appointment to the WTA 125 Standards Committee, where he represents all tournaments from the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). In addition, Feliks is the founder and innovator of Time Tennis, a revolutionary sports format that redefines modern tennis.<\/p>

TAJNA LUKAS RE\u010cI\u0106, M.A.<\/strong> B.Sc. (Economics) \u2013 Head of organization and the operational backbone of the project. A former Croatian national champion, Tajna oversees the entire execution of the tournament. Her expertise in kinesiology, confirmed by scientific publications in international professional journals, ensures an impeccable level of organizational excellence.<\/p>

PROVEN EXCELLENCE AND GLOBAL REACH<\/strong><\/p>

Our portfolio has become an essential stop for the world\u2019s elite. Over 4,500 professionals have competed in our tournaments, including today\u2019s leading figures in world tennis. We are proud that Grand Slam champions and Top 10 stars such as Jannik Sinner, Jasmine Paolini, Paula Badosa, and Casper Ruud took their first major professional steps on our courts. The team\u2019s experience was also demonstrated through the organization of the 2016 Davis Cup Finals at the Arena Zagreb.<\/p>

PROJECT IN NUMBERS (COOL FACTS):<\/strong><\/p>

29 YEARS OF CONTINUITY \u2013 Lukas Sport (1997) and TK Ka\u0161tela (1998) form the most stable sports system in the region.
75+ TOURNAMENTS \u2013 Extensive experience in organizing prestigious WTA and ITF Pro Circuit events.
4,500 PLAYERS \u2013 An impressive number of top-level professionals who have competed under our management.
80+ COUNTRIES \u2013 Global reach and international recognition of our sports projects.
TOP 2 IN THE WORLD \u2013 Our WTA Makarska Open was ranked 2nd. best organized tournament in the world (WTA 125 category), as voted by the players themselves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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