The IC of GB win the 2026 IC Jiri Medonos Cup by Deltroit

The forecast said rain – Great Britain said ‘Perfect’

The historically first Czech tennis club, I. ČLTK on Prague's Štvanice Island, hosted the IC Jiri Medonos Cup by Deltroit from 11 to 13 June — an event organised by the Czech IC — welcoming once again more than 80 guests from 7 nations: Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain and Great Britain, for a weekend of tennis, friendship and culture in the heart of Prague.

Despite rain that pushed some matches indoors, most of the action took place on the outdoor courts. Great Britain claimed the title convincingly, followed by a closely matched trio of France, Mexico and Spain.

The highlight of the weekend was Thursday's gala dinner at the magnificent Kaiserstein Palace on Malostranské náměstí, set directly beneath Prague Castle.

The presence of Czech tennis legends Jan Kodeš, Helena Suková and Regina Maršíková elevated the evening to a truly exceptional level. Kodeš entertained guests with several amusing stories from his career, and one of the Czech players added a personal touch when he spontaneously sat down at the piano, delighting everyone in the room with a spontaneous performance.

Saturday morning was devoted to a city tour, giving participants one last opportunity to explore Prague Castle and its gardens before heading home.

One thought has already taken root among the players: last year Spain won the tournament when temperatures were soaring above 30 degrees Celsius. This year it rained — and Great Britain won. It seems next year's favourite will be determined not by form or rankings, but by the weather forecast.

In the spirit that has always accompanied this remarkable tournament: Hands across the net, friendship across the ocean.