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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Helena Sukova receives Tennis Hall of Fame ring

Helena Sukova, President of the IC of Czech Republic received her Tennis Hall of Fame ring at The Wimbledon Championships 2019. Helena, was formally inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 21st 2018 during the Hall of Fame Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, but chose during the 2019 Wimbledon Championships to receive her Tennis Hall of Fame gold ring.

Helena is a 14 time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles and a four-time Grand Slam singles runner-up. At the International Lawn Tennis Club, she re-established the IC of Czech Republic in 1999 and has served as its President from then until today onwards, as well as her previous 7 years on the Executive Committee of the IC Council from 2001-2008.

Watch here as Helena talks about her Wimbledon memories, her induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame and also the International Lawn Tennis Club.