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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The IC of Australia celebrates the 2025 Australian Open in style

Held on-site on the first Tuesday of the Australian Open, current and former players took the opportunity to catchup and celebrate the first Slam of the year at the IC cocktail party.

The event is supported by Tennis Australia and it was great to see AO Tournament director Craig Tiley pop in to say hello. Legends Pat Cash, Wendy Turnbull and John Alexander were amongst a buzzing room of members and guests, along with AO competitors Luke and Daria Saville and Omar Jasika. Luke, Omar and recently retired WTA player Zoe Hives are recipients of IC Australia Grants this year and came along to share their stories and meet fellow IC members. Visiting IC members Julie Richardson (New Zealand) and Gill Butterfield (Bermuda), were also welcomed at the event.

This was the first event of a full dance card for the IC of Australia at the Open.

Onto the middle weekend and the IC of New Zealand visited Australia for the Sedgman Tills Trophy at Royal South Yarra LTC, with the home side regaining the coveted trophy.

Finally, during the second week of the tournament, the IC of the USA sent along a team for a friendly and enjoyable IC match at Kooyong.

The Annual IC Australia Luncheon on the final Sunday of the tournament was a star-studded affair, with guests including Margaret Court, Ken Rosewall, Mark Woodforde, Pat Cash, Lesley and Bill Bowrey, and Debbie Jevans.

What a fortnight of events around an incredible tournament!