WA. Wallis Myers, supported by Lord Balfour, the service British Prime Minister, and Dwight David, donor of the Davis Cup, founds the International Lawn Tennis Club of Great Britain in a meeting at the RAC Club in London.  The IC’s post-war purpose was to cement the ties that bind all international players: “hands across the net, in fact, means hands across the ocean.” The IC’s colours are pink and grey.

 IC of France becomes the second IC, adding a second pink stripe to the IC of GB’s grey tie.

IC of the USA becomes the third IC, adding a third pink stripe

At the start of the Second World War there are six ICs. The three new ones are: The Netherlands, Czechoslovakia and Sweden.  More stripes on the tie. Czechoslovakia has already succumbed to the political pressures of the pre-war period and is in suspense, a state of affairs that lasts until after the end of the Cold War. 

The IC resumes its activities after the Second World War: the ICs meet in Paris.

The Council of International Lawn Tennis Clubs (IC Council) is formed in London to approve the formation of new ICs and protect and foster the ideals of the IC.  Representatives of all ICs will meet once year during Wimbledon.

The IC of The Netherlands hosts a “festival of tennis” the first of many IC Weeks. It inaugurates the Windmill Trophy.

The Seal of the IC, with its view of the tennis court and the world, is adopted. Benvolentia (Goodwill), Virtus (Valour), Amicitia (Friendship), and victory through Aequitas (Sportsmanship) is its motto.

There are now 14 ICs: Belgium, Argentina, Denmark, South Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand and Italy have added their pink stripes.

The Potter Cup, a veterans’ competition for men, is established, playing first in Biarritz before moving to Barcelona.

The Orsini Trophy is established as an IC Council's men’s consolation event in IC Weeks.

There are now 20 ICs: Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Mexico, Japan and Monaco have joined.

7 new ICs are formed in the 80s making 27 in all: Monaco, Uruguay, Luxembourg, Brazil, Pakistan, Israel and The Bahamas

Ladies became eligible for ordinary playing membership of the IC in 1988; and in 1989 the IC of GB becomes the first to elect women members: Winnie Wooldridge and France Taylor.

Juniors become eligible for junior associate membership of the IC.

The Columbus Trophy for senior veterans’ men (Over-55 and Over-65) is established as an IC Council Event.

The Mercelis Trophy for women is established as an IC Council event during IC Weeks.

6 new ICs are formed in the 90s making 33 in all: Hong Kong, Hungary, Austria, Norway, Ireland and Russia Stefan Edberg is the first winner of the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

IC Week on grass at the All England Club Wimbledon celebrates the IC of GB's 75th Anniversary. Winnie Wooldridge Trophy is established as the IC Council's women’s consolation event in IC Weeks.

Chris Evert wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

Todd Martin wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

Maria Bueno wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

The IC Junior Challenge, a team event for 16 and under boys and girls, is established. The Compass Group are major donors.

Pat Rafter wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

Lacoste, long-time supporters of the IC of France, become donors to the IC Council.

HSBC support the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

Banque de Luxembourg become donors to the IC Council and support the IC’s first philanthropy project for under-privileged children in Burundi.

IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals are held in Sydney.

Gabriela Sabatini runs the first philanthropy clinic for under-privileged children at the IC Junior Challenge regional event in Argentina.

IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals are held in Auckland.

IC Council founds IC Philanthropy (ICP) to help under-privileged children through tennis.

Kim Clijsters wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals are held in New Delhi.

ICP forms a partnership with “Give it Your Max” to run The Tennis Ball which funds ICP projects.

Gustavo Kuerten wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

Matts Wilander wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award.

IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals are held in Adelaide.

Roger Federer wins the IC Jean Borotra CQS Sportsmanship Award. CQS supports the IC of the Czech Republic’s June 4-Nations Event in Prague and becomes a major donor to the IC Council giving its name to the IC Jean Borotra CQS Sportsmanship Award.

IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals are held on the grass at Wimbledon.

Steffi Graff wins the IC Jean Borotra CQS Sportsmanship Award.

Rod Laver wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship CQS Award.

IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals are held at the Monte Carlo Country Club.

Gabriela Sabatini wins the IC Jean Borotra Sportsmanship CQS Award.

First Ladies Potter Cup event, named the Two Presidents' Cup.

IC of Japan hosts IC Junior Challenge World Finals in Tokyo and celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

The Fundação Lemann and Palantir Technologies take over from The Compass Group as the ICJC’s major donors.

9 new ICs are formed in the second millennium making 42 ICs in all: Barbados, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Finland, Romania, Singapore, Chile and Croatia.

The IC has 4,500 members worldwide.

ICP is sustaining 13 international projects.

Rod Laver gives his name to the IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals.

IC Week in Le Touquet celebrates IC of France's 90th Anniversary.

The coronavirus forces the cancellation of many IC events and postpones the award of the 2019 IC Jean Borotra CQS Award to Rafael Nadal. The IC Council introduces videoconferencing for its meetings.

• Following the cancellation of the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Rod Laver instead attends an online call to congratulate the finalists.
• The Robert Abdesselam Trophy takes place in Belgium in July, marking the first IC Council event in 1.5 years following the Covid-19 pandemic.

• The IC of Uruguay celebrates its 40th anniversary.
• The IC of the USA celebrates its 90th anniversary.

• The ICs of Argentina and Belgium celebrate their 75th anniversaries.
• The IC of the Czech Republic celebrates its 90th anniversary.
• The IC of Germany hosts the inaugural Gottfried von Cramm tournament, an event for players aged 28-44.
• The Potter Cup celebrates its 50th anniversary at the RC Polo and Real Club de Tennis Barcelona 1899.
• The IC of USA hosts the first in-person IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals under its new name in La Jolla, with Rod attending the event in person.
• The IC of Russia is suspended at the IC AGM, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

• The IC of the Czech Republic’s annual June event in Prague is renamed the 'IC Jiri Medonos Cup by Deltroit'.
• Frank Sedgman steps down as President of the IC Council at the IC AGM and Michael Stich is voted in as his successor.
• The IC of Great Britain (and the IC organisation as a whole) celebrates its Centenary with a special IC Week tournament, held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club and featuring the participation of 34 ICs.
• The IC Philanthropy Foundation launches its Cultural Exchange Programme – ICPF participants from the USA and Uruguay programmes meet virtually to share their experiences.
• The IC has 4,367 members worldwide.

• The IC of Hungary celebrates its 30th anniversary.
• The formation of the IC of Bolivia is approved at the IC AGM – there are now 43 ICs, one of which has been suspended. 
• The IC of Canada celebrates its 60th anniversary.
• The IC Philanthropy Foundation now supports 17 programmes in 15 countries worldwide.

• The IC of Australia celebrates its 75th anniversary by hosting the inaugural IC Grand Slam Reunion event, for IC members who have competed in a Grand Slam.