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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Meet a member: James Cluskey, IC of Ireland

Former Davis Cup player James joined the IC of Ireland in 2016 and was on the committee from 2018 to 2020. He is also an overseas member of the IC of Great Britain, and now lives in London. James first got involved in the IC when one of the Irish members recruited him to play a match: “I had a great time meeting people from different generations. I think it’s very social and I love to play a few matches a year to see old friends and make new ones.”

Outside tennis, James is the founder of Give Learn, a learning and development consultancy. They build bespoke programs focussed on soft skills and high performance for companies worldwide. Give Learn helps teams grow, adapt and thrive.

You can connect with James through his LinkedIn profile.