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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Argentina qualify for the 2023 IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge final

The Rod Laver IC Junior Challenge South American Qualifying round was hosted by the IC of Chile in Santiago at Valle Escondido Country Club, at the end of October 2022. The club setting and infrastructure are unique, in the hidden valley of one of the mountains on the outskirts of Santiago.

The qualifying was closely contested by Argentina, Chile and Uruguay and due to the exciting round robin format, the result was decided in the last match of the day, with Argentina beating Chile to secure their place in the Worldwide finals.

Around the competition there were dinners, sportsmanship awards and philanthropic tennis clinics. To find out more, please read the full match report here.

Special thanks go to the members of the IC of Chile, who invested their time and effort in making this event such a great success and one that the juniors will remember.