Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault Final Begins May 24th in Spectacular Fashion

The Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault has announced its eight finalists, confirming its status as one of the premier eSports tournaments. 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. These eight finalists are set to create an unforgettable event.

Reigning champion Alessandro Bianco and first Open Qualifier winner Hizir Balkanci will be joined by Anyndia Lestari, Omer Feder, Adjua Thembisa Boucher, Eugen Mosdir, Bartu Yildirim, and Samuel Sanin Ortiz. They will compete on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.

This year's tournament introduces an electrifying format. 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 matches, with the victors advancing to the Winner Bracket. Meanwhile, the eliminated players will have a chance at redemption in the Loser Bracket, where teams disband and the competition intensifies, ultimately crowning one Roland-Garros eSeries champion.

Adding to the excitement, renowned French personality and Twitch streamer Samuel Etienne, with over 1 million followers, will host the event alongside esports expert Quento and former Tennis Clash number 1, Benny, aka GP365. The tournament will be set in the spirit of Roland-Garros, featuring a replica of the iconic Philippe-Chatrier court and custom outfits. Esteemed French umpire Aurélie Tourte will officiate, ensuring a series of exciting matches.

The event will accommodate 250 spectators at the auditorium and will be broadcast live on Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel and the Roland-Garros YouTube channel starting at 4pm CEST. Viewers can watch every match and enjoy interactive segments, with special guests engaging in lively discussions and celebrating the worlds of tennis and eTennis.