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July 2026
The IC of Argentina qualify for the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals 2027

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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June 2023
India qualify for the 2023 IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge Final

India qualify for the 2023 IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge Final

The 2023 IC Rod Laver Asia/Oceania Junior Challenge Qualifier was held at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo from 25 to 29 June.

Participating teams were India, Pakistan and Team A and B from Japan. Team India earned a place in the Finals, after beating Japan's Team A in a highly contested mixed doubles tiebreaker.

During the event the participants had the opportunity to see some of Tokyo, participate in cultural experiences and join a charity clinic for hearing impaired children.  Please see the attachments below for more details about the event, photos and the results.

The IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge finals will be held in San Diego in November.

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