The excitement surrounding the Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault reaches new heights as the eight finalists have been officially announced. With an astounding 515,000 players from 221 countries competing in 9.5 million Tennis Clash matches, the journey to the Final Stage has been nothing short of epic. The eight players who have risen to the top will now take the stage in an unforgettable event.
Reigning champion Alessandro Bianco, alongside the winner of the first Open Qualifier Hizir Balkanci, will be joined by Anyndia Lestari, Omer Feder, Adjua Thembisa Boucher, Eugen Mosdir, Bartu Yildirim, and Samuel Sanin Ortiz. These elite competitors are set to clash in a thrilling showdown on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum.
This year's format is designed to ramp up the excitement even further. The eight 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 intense matches, with the victorious team advancing to the Winner Bracket. Those who fall short will have a second chance in the Loser Bracket, where individual prowess will be the key to redemption. Only one player will emerge as the ultimate Roland-Garros eSeries champion.
Adding to the spectacle, Samuel Etienne, a renowned French personality and Twitch streamer with over 1 million followers, will host the event. He will be joined by esports expert Quento and former Tennis Clash number 1, Benny, known as GP365. The tournament will be brought to life with a meticulous recreation of the iconic Philippe-Chatrier court and custom outfits, embodying the true spirit of Roland-Garros. The esteemed French umpire Aurélie Tourte will officiate, ensuring a series of exciting and fair matches.
A live audience of 250 spectators will fill the auditorium, while fans worldwide can tune in via Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel and the Roland-Garros YouTube channel at 4pm CEST. Viewers can expect to watch every thrilling match, participate in interactive segments, and enjoy passionate discussions with special guests, blending the worlds of tennis and eTennis in a celebration of sportsmanship and competition.
