The International Club “Hands across the net, friendship across the ocean” Fostering Friendship and Sportsmanship in International Tennis since 1924 al, L-2449 Luxembourg - RCS Luxembourg B5310 Luxembourg - RCS Luxembourg al, L-2449 oy R rd va anonyme, 14 boule 14 anonyme, té , socié g Banque de Luxembour We go back a long way… We know that building a legacy, whether it’s personal or professional, takes a lifetime. Sometimes several lifetimes. And your life’s work can also be the future of generations to come. It is only by listening to you, getting to know you and understanding your needs that we can help you to make the best decisions at every milestone in life. For us, each client is first and foremost an individual, with their own unique story in which we are proud to play a part. To find out more, call us on (+352) 48 14 14 or visit www.banquedeluxembourg.com Investment advisory services Wealth management and estate planning Financing solutions Content and Introduction Front page: pictures of Rod Laver and Stefanie Graf 1 "Hands across the net, friendship across the ocean“ Content and Introduction 3 The International Lawn Tennis Club (known as the ‘IC’) was founded in Mexico 2014 4 – 5 1924 with a view to improving re- lationships between countries that had been at war with each other. La Carreta Trophy 2014 / Wallenberg Trophy 6 International tennis matches, played in the spirit of fairplay and sportsm- anship, were to be the catalyst. That Columbus Trophy 2016 7 spirit is still the same today. The IC has grown and there are Potter Cup 2014, 2015, 2016 8 – 9 now 40 countries around the wor- ld which have an International Club. Compass IC Junior Challenge 10 –12 Matches are arranged between countries by and for players (all un- paid volunteers) of all ages who have Snapshots from other events 13 represented their country in an of- ficially recognised team. A ‘Council’ of International Clubs coordinates IC Philanthropy 14 – 17 the activities of all ICs worldwide, and it also orchestrates matches and CQS Jean Borotra IC Sportsmanship Award 18 events. This brochure reports from time to 8 reasons to become a member / Worldwide facilities 19 time about recent highlights of the worldwide ICs. We hope you enjoy reading about it. Congratulations to Andy and Jamie Murray 20 The Council’s website is: www.ictennis.net Preview on 2017 21 Structure of the IC Council 22 Imprint Responsible for the content: Alexander Kurucz (member of the IC Executive Committee) Layout: Antonella Caci, Alexander Kurucz Printing by abcdruck, Heidelberg, Germany 3 IC Week 2014 in Mexico ICs of Italy and France end as winners With 170 people attending - 120 players and 50 companions, the 2014 IC Week in Mexico City was a great celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the IC of Mexico. Italy and France were the big winners, with IC Italy taking the Windmill and the Mercelis trophies, and IC France winning the Columbus and the Juego de Pelota tournaments. 10 countries (Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Lux- embourg, Mexico and the United States) participated with 27 teams taking place across four tennis clubs (Club Aleman, From left to right: Claudia Giovine, Cristina Gilardelli (Captain), Elisabetta Pulerá Club France, Club Raqueta Bosques and Reforma Athletic Club). 8 teams participa- ted in Windmill, 8 in Mercelis, 6 in Colum- bus and 5 in Juego de Pelota. Many IC players also participated in 4 Phi- lanthropy clinics, one per club, for the ball boys of the clubs. The ball boys were very exited to be able to interact with world known players and take some advice for their own games. For most, this was the first time that they took a tennis lesson. The social program organized by Roberto Pulido and his crew was magnificant. The final results: Windmill: From left to right: François Pierson, Michel Leclercq, Patrice Beust (Winners Juego de Pelota) Final: Italy - USA 4:0 3rd/4th: Belgium - Mexico 4:0 Mercelis: Final: Italy - France 2:1 3rd/4th: Mexico - Belgium 2:1 Columbus: Final: France - Austria 3:3 (7/6 sets) 3rd/4th: Mexico - GB 3:3 (8/6 sets) Juego de Pelota: (Round Robin) 1. France 4:0 2. Mexico 3:1 3. USA 2:2 From left to right: Bruno Renoult, Thibaut Kuentz, Jean-Claude Bonhomme, Xavier Lemoine (Columbus Trophy) 4 IC Week 2014 in Mexico From left to right: Luca Vigani, Massimo Cudini, Marco Gilardelli (Captain), Adelchi Virgili, Walter Trusendi (Winners Windmill Trophy) Team IC Mexico 5 La Carreta 2014 / Wallenberg Trophy La Carreta 2014 The German IC staged La Carreta trophy from 5th-8th September in Heidelberg. The venue and hospitality, organized by Alex Kurucz, president of IC Germany, were superb. Four IC teams participated: France, Germany, Belgium and Great Britain. The event was played on a round-robin basis and despite GB losing to France on the first day, they won the event, which was only decided after the last ball of the wee- kend was hit. GB and France ended with the same number of wins but GB lost one fewer set and therefore were declared the winners of the 2014 La Carreta Trophy. The results of the ties: Germany - Belgium 2:1 France - Great-Britain: 2:1 Germany - France 2:1 Great-Britain - Belgium 3:0 France - Belgium 3:0 Great-Britain : Germany 2:1 Wallenberg Trophy and 2 men (30+/45+). The matches are In 2016, IC Sweden hosted the event in played in a „round robin“ format with 4 Stockholm. The decisive match was played This team event of the ICs from Sweden, singles and 2 mixed doubles. between the teams from France and Great Great Britain, France and Germany is na- Britain and it ended with a draw (3:3). IC med after the famous swedish entrepre- The winner of the event 2014 in Woking France finally won the trophy by beating IC neur and tennis sponsor Peter Wallenberg. near London was IC Germany defending GB in a further mixed double. Our picture The teams consist of 2 ladies (25+/40+) the title of the year before. shows all participants of the event 2016. 6 Columbus Trophy 2016 IC France win the Columbus Trophy again The 13th edition of the Columbus Tro- phy took place at the 103-years-old Delhi Gymkhana Club grass courts on 2nd – 5th November, and was inaugurated by the President of the Delhi Gymkhana Club, Lt. Gen IJ Singh (retd). Unfortunately, Pakis- tan had to withdraw beforehand, leaving 7 strong participating teams. This was led by the world number one in the over 55’s ca- tegory, Frenchman Jacques Hervet, whilst the Indian team was led by Indian Davis Cup players Ramesh Krishnan, Nandan Bal and Jasjit Singh. French winners from left: Xavier Lemoine, Daniel Montel, Thierry Froget, Jacques Hervet, Gilles Dugardin The 7 IC-teams were divided in 2 groups playing a “round robin” format. Group 1 consisted of Japan, France and India “Spins”, group 2 of GB, Belgium, Argentina and India “Slices”. Group 1 saw Japan and France qualify for the semifinals, whilst GB and Belgium went through in Group 2. In the first semifinals, led by the experienced Jacques Hervet, France were in top form and easily defeated the British team, 4-1. The second semifinal was a closer affair, which ended up in a 3-3 draw between the Belgians and Japanese. However, as per the Columbus Trophy rules, Belgium qualified for the finals by virtue of having won more games. In the finals, unfortunately the Belgi- um number 1 player, Philippe Vercruysse Belgium finalists from left: Philippe Vercruysse, Frederich Dewaegneire, Robert van Malder, picked up an injury mid match. Overall, Michel de Marneffe, Alex Lamquet France displayed their tenaciousness and experience, and comfortably won all four singles to clinch their second consecutive Columbus Trophy. Playoff matches were played to decide the finishing positions, leaving the final stan- dings as follows: 1. France, 2. Belgium, 3. GB 4. Japan, 5. India Spins 6. Argentina, 7. India Slices The prize giving ceremony was held at the beautiful Terrace Gardens of The Taj Mahal, New Delhi’s premier hotel, by Vikas Singh, president of IC India, who gained great re- cognition for the perfect organization and Columbus Trophy participating teams warm hospitality. 7 Potter Cup First contested in 1973, the Potter Cup is a champion Enrico Casadei, who guided the senior tennis competition for players aged team to victories over Great Britain and Campionat International de Ca- 45 & Over which showcases international the defending champions IC Spain on the talunya de Veterans-Gran Premi amateur tennis at its highest level. way to the final. Generalitat de Catalunya Winners List Under the presidency of Juan Mª Tintoré In 2015 IC Italy successfully defended the and in partnership with the Catalan Tennis Potter Cup trophy. The final match saw Biarritz Federation, the Real Club de Polo de Bar- the reigning champions brush aside the Year Winner Runner-up celona and the Real Club de Tenis Barcelo- challenge of the United States with a 4:1 1973 Great Britain USA na 1899, the IC of Spain is the enthusiastic win to collect the title for a seventh time. 1974 Great Britain USA organiser of this prestigious event, which Many world class players participated in 1975 USA France continues to grow in terms of both size this event, including former Roland Garros 1976 France USA and popularity. finalist Mikael Pernfors (playing for USA), 1977 France USA Alex Lopez Moron (Spain), Patrick Vergnes 1978 France Spain The founding participants – the Inter- (France) and once more Enrico Cassadei 1979 France Spain national Clubs of the USA, France, Great (Italy).