The IC of Argentina qualify for the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals 2027

The South American qualifying event for the 2026 IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge took place on 13-16 July 2026 and brought together teams from the ICs of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay at the Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club in Montevideo. Hosted by the IC of Uruguay, the event combined high-quality junior tennis with the International Clubs' enduring values of friendship, sportsmanship and international fellowship.

Despite weather forcing a revised schedule, the competition was completed successfully over three days. The IC of Argentina produced consistently outstanding tennis throughout the tournament, defeating the IC of Uruguay (1) by 5–1 in a closely contested final to secure qualification for the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals. The IC of Bolivia in particular made an impressive debut in the competition after the creation of the IC in 2025, finishing in third place ahead of the ICs of Chile, Brazil and Uruguay (2).

Off the court, the event reflected the IC spirit through a welcome reception, social activities and a community tennis clinic with children from the IC of Uruguay's "Growing up with Tennis" programme, where players shared their skills and experiences with young participants.

The Sportsmanship Awards, voted for by the team captains, recognised Maria E. Moretti (Brazil) and Andree Montellano (Bolivia) for their exemplary sportsmanship. The tournament concluded with a light-hearted captains' doubles match, providing a fitting celebration of the friendships forged throughout the week.

You can view the full tournament report, photos and video below.

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2019 ENTRIES CLOSING ON 31ST JAN

As we start the New Year, we can look ahead to some of the IC events happening in 2019. As a quick reminder, there are a couple of event entries with deadlines at the end of the month, on the 31st January

CQS IC JUNE IN PRAGUE

Dates: Wednesday 12th - Sunday 16th June 2019

Location: Czech Lawn Tennis Club on Štvanice Island

Entry deadline: 31st January 19

Contact: Jiri Medonos - jrmedonos@hotmail.cz

IC WEEK, FRANCE 

Dates: Sunday 8th to Thursday 12th September 2019

Location: Le Touquet Tennis Club

Entry deadline: 31st January 2019

Events: Windmill Trophy & Orsini Trophy, and Mercelis Trophy & Winnie Woolridge Cup

Contact: Marine Piriou - piriou.marine@gmail.com

For more information and entry forms, please visit:  http://www.ictennis.net/Events/Upcoming-Events/ic-week-france