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 Sweden win the 2025 Wallenberg Trophy

This year Great Britain hosted the Wallenberg Trophy. Teams of 4-7 players from the ICs of Great Britain, Sweden, Germany and France played age group singles and mixed doubles. M45, M55, L35, L45.

St Georges Hill was the venue, and what a venue, coupling tradition with the contemporary in every sense from the cuisine, the excellent staff and facilities made available to the international visitors.

This year the Match Manager extended the format to make the event both more challenging and hence rewarding by playing three full days of tennis, with each team facing each other in a round robin format. Each match consisted of four singles (M45, M55, L35, L45) and two mixed doubles (M55/L45, M45/L35) rubbers, each with a championship tie break in the third set if required. Any matches resulting in 3-3 at the end of the day would be decided by a ‘free for all’ championship tie break. With only one point up for grabs from each match, the potential for high drama, tie break shootouts took the atmosphere to a daily fever pitch.

The international teams were not taking this competition lightly, each fielding players with excellent current and previous world seniors rankings and a smorgasbord of quality ex-professionals.

Day 1: Practice

Crucial to doing well was arriving early for the practice day. The ‘all weather’ artificial clay courts required for the event would prove unusual for the international visitors, and familiarity counts for a lot.

Introductions, welcome drinks and dinner in the evening, set the scene for a great three days of competition.

Day 2: Match day 1

Day 3: Match day 2

Prior to the final day of matches, any one of three teams could still win the trophy. Only France was unable to take the overall victory, but could they stave off Sweden for Great Britain or Germany to win.

Day 4: Match day 3

Overall champions of the Wallenberg Trophy were Sweden. A congratulatory speech was made by Peter Harding, Captain of the IC of Great Britain and a trophy presented to take the place of the Wallenberg Trophy the German team should have brought with them but as they allegedly thought they would win it again it was not included in their luggage to bring to the fixture!

Thanks go to Nicola Henesy who volunteered to be match court coordinator over the three days and ensuring the players were all in the right place at the appointed time, no mean feat!

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