Royal Cup NLB Montenegro
The Royal Cup NLB Montenegro is a tournament for professional female tennis players played on outdoor clay courts. The event is classified as a $25,000 ITF Women's Circuit tournament. It has been held in Donji Kokoti, Podgorica, Montenegro, since 2004. It was previously a $50,000 event on the circuit but was downgraded to a $25,000 in 2013.
| Royal Cup NLB Montenegro | |
|---|---|
| ITF Women's Tour | |
| Event name | Podgorica |
| Location | Donji Kokoti, Podgorica, Montenegro |
| Venue | Tennis Club AS-Podgorica |
| Category | ITF Women's Circuit |
| Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
| Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
| Prize money | $25,000 |
| Website | Official website |
Past finals
Singles
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Tena Lukas |  Marina Melnikova | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2018 |  Jesika Malečková | Tena Lukas | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2017 | Marina Melnikova | Jesika Malečková | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2016 |  Quirine Lemoine |  Paula Ormaechea | 7–5, 6–1 |
| 2015 |  Barbara Haas |  Doroteja Erić | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 2014 |  Andreea Mitu | Vitalia Diatchenko | 6–1, 6–4 |
| 2013 |  Stephanie Vogt |  Anett Kontaveit | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2012 | Renata Voráčová |  Maria Elena Camerin | 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2011 | Paula Ormaechea |  Danka Kovinić | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 2010 | Irina-Camelia Begu | Annalisa Bona | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 2009 | Renata Voráčová | Ana Timotić | 7–5, 2–1, retired |
| 2008 |  Maša Zec Peškirič |  Dominika Nociarová | 6–3, 7–6(7–1) |
| 2007 | Michaela Paštiková | Martina Suchá | 5–7, 7–5, 7–6(7–4) |
| 2006 | Ana Veselinović |  Dia Evtimova | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2005 |  Dijana Stojić | %253B_Flag_of_Serbia_and_Montenegro_(2003%E2%80%932006).svg.png.webp){kind=small} Neda Kozić | 4–6, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2004 |  Andrea Petković | Dragana Zarić | 6–3, 6–3 |
Doubles
Record
Titles by player
Since first edition of WTA Podgorica tour, Czech player Renata Voráčová is the only participant which won the singles tournament twice (2009, 2012). Among the players which won title in singles and in doubles are Andrea Petković, Dijana Stojić, Irina-Camelia Begu and Stephanie Vogt. Below is the list of players which won at least two tournaments in singles and doubles.
| Player | Titles | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renata Voráčová | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Andrea Petković | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dijana Stojić | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Irina-Camelia Begu | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Stephanie Vogt | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sandra Martinović | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nicole Clerico | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Titles by country
By now, tennis players from 16 different countries won the trophies in singles or doubles competition at WTA Podgorica - Royal Cup NLB Montenegro. Most successful were players from Romania, which won five titles. Additionally, more than two titles won players from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Serbia, Germany, Croatia and Italy. Argentina is the only country out of Europe whose players won the trophy.
| Country | Titles | Singles | Doubles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | RUN | WIN | RUN | ||
| Romania | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Serbia | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Italy | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Croatia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Argentina | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Montenegro | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Slovenia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Russia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Republic of Macedonia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Poland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Turkey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
WIN - winners; RUN - runners up