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.

Documents to download

IC Rod Laver Junior Chall 2026 Report eng(.pdf, 3.26 MB) - 411 download(s)

June 2025

Meet a member: Guillermina Grant, IC of Uruguay

Guillermina Grant, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia (UGA) with a degree in Business Management & Administration, is now pursuing a master's in Financial Planning at the same institution. During her time at UGA, she was a key player on the university's tennis team, contributing significantly to their NCAA National Championship victory.

Guillermina's dedication to tennis extends beyond her collegiate career. She's been a proud member of the IC of Uruguay for eight years, starting her journey at just 13 years old. Her first involvement was in 2015, representing Uruguay in the South American IC Junior Challenge regional qualifier in Argentina. There, she not only competed but also earned the Sportsmanship Award alongside Chile's Patricio Gómez.

Her most cherished IC memories came from the Worldwide Finals in Tokyo and the ICGB 100 anniversary last year in London. In Tokyo Guillermina made her mark, winning her first official mixed doubles match against Japan. She fondly recalls the experience: "Apart from the tennis, we had the chance to meet players from different countries and develop friendships for life." In London, the event allowed her to have the unique opportunity to play doubles with her mother at the prestigious Wimbledon and connect with members from around the world.

Beyond the court, Guillermina highly values the networking aspect of the IC community. She appreciates the opportunity to connect with members who have successful careers and to learn from their experiences. When she's back home, Guillermina also dedicates her time to the IC of Uruguay’s philanthropy programme. She finds immense satisfaction in "seeing more and more kids holding tennis rackets," highlighting her passion for introducing the sport to a new generation.

You can connect with Guillermina and learn more about her journey through her LinkedIn profile.