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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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March 2017
La Carreta entries now open

La Carreta entries now open

Entries are now open for the 2017 La Carreta event. This year, the event will be held at the Bulgarian National Tennis Centre in Sofia during the 20th – 24th September 2017, in conjunction with the IC of Bulgaria’s 10th anniversary celebrations. 
 
The Bulgarian National Tennis Centre and the official hotel are both situated in the heart of the beautiful city of Sofia. Furthermore, the IC of Bulgaria are hosting a Welcome Party and IC dinner around the tennis, ensuring a usually and thoroughly enjoyable week for all teams.  
 
For the tournament format, contact details and any further information, please visit the event webpage and attached factsheet. Otherwise, please indicate at your earliest opportunity, any interest in sending a participating team, to Katerina Guenova at kguenova@bgtennis.bg 

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