The Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault has unveiled its eight finalists, solidifying its status as a premier eSports event. Over 515,000 players from 221 countries competed in a staggering 9.5 million Tennis Clash matches to secure a spot in the Final Stage. Among the elite eight are reigning champion Alessandro Bianco and first Open Qualifier winner Hizir Balkanci, joined by Anyndia Lestari, Omer Feder, Adjua Thembisa Boucher, Eugen Mosdir, Bartu Yildirim, and Samuel Sanin Ortiz. These talented finalists are set to clash on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum.
This year's tournament format promises an electrifying competition. The finalists will be divided into two teams, each led by a tennis legend. Gilles Simon, former ATP world Number 6 and a finalist from last year, will captain one team, while former Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli will lead the other. The teams will engage in a series of matches, with the winners advancing to the Winner Bracket. Those who are eliminated will have a second chance in the Loser Bracket, where teams dissolve and players compete individually for the coveted title of Roland-Garros eSeries champion.
Adding to the excitement, the event will be hosted by Samuel Etienne, a celebrated French personality and Twitch streamer with over 1 million followers. He will be joined by eSports expert Quento and former Tennis Clash number 1, Benny, also known as GP365. The tournament will capture the essence of Roland-Garros, featuring a replica of the iconic Philippe-Chatrier court and custom outfits. Esteemed French umpire Aurélie Tourte will officiate, ensuring a thrilling series of matches.
The event will welcome 250 spectators at the auditorium and will be live-streamed on Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel and the Roland-Garros YouTube channel at 4pm CEST. Viewers can look forward to watching every match and enjoying interactive segments, with special guests contributing to lively discussions and fun interactions around the worlds of tennis and eTennis.
