Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault Announces Its Eight Elite Finalists
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as defending champion Alessandro Bianco prepares to battle seven top competitors on May 24th. These elite players will compete in unprecedented team format matches, each squad mentored by tennis royalty.
Global Gaming Phenomenon Reaches Climax
With 515,000 participants from 221 nations battling through 9.5 million Tennis Clash matches, Roland-Garros eSeries has cemented its position as a premier esports tournament. After this exhaustive global qualification process, only eight exceptional players remain standing: reigning champion Alessandro Bianco, Open Qualifier winner Hizir Balkanci, Anyndia Lestari, Omer Feder, Adjua Thembisa Boucher, Eugen Mosdir, Bartu Yildirim, and Samuel Sanin Ortiz.
Legendary Mentors Elevate Competition
This year's revolutionary format introduces tennis icons as team captains. Former ATP world #6 Gilles Simon (last year's finalist) will coach one squad, while Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli guides the opposing team. Competitors will initially battle in team matchups, with victorious players advancing to the Winner Bracket.
Eliminated contestants get a second chance through the Loser Bracket, where individual skills determine who ultimately lifts the Roland-Garros eSeries trophy.
Premium Production for Virtual Grand Slam
The championship will stream live featuring Twitch superstar Samuel Etienne (1M+ followers) alongside esports analyst Quento and former Tennis Clash #1 Benny (GP365). The production recreates Roland-Garros' iconic atmosphere complete with Philippe-Chatrier court replica, custom player outfits, and professional officiating by renowned French umpire Aurélie Tourte.
While 250 live spectators will fill the Tenniseum auditorium, global fans can watch the 4pm CEST broadcast on Samuel Etienne's Twitch channel and Roland-Garros' official YouTube. The event promises thrilling matches interspersed with expert analysis and entertaining discussions bridging tennis and esports.
