"Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault Final Stage Starts May 24th"

The Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault has just announced its eight finalists, proving once again why it's one of the most prestigious eSports tournaments in the world. With an astonishing 515,000 players from 221 countries competing in 9.5 million Tennis Clash matches, the road to the Final Stage was fierce. Now, eight exceptional players are set to make history on May 24th.

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 are all geared up for an intense showdown at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum.

Adding to the excitement, this year's tournament introduces a thrilling new format. 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. These teams will compete in a series of matches, with winners advancing to the Winner Bracket. Meanwhile, those eliminated will have a second chance in the Loser Bracket, where the team structure dissolves and the competition becomes every player for themselves. Only one will be crowned the Roland-Garros eSeries champion.

Keeping the audience engaged will be the charismatic Samuel Etienne, a renowned 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 be brought to life in true Roland-Garros style, complete with a replica of the iconic Philippe-Chatrier court and custom outfits. Adding to the authenticity, esteemed French umpire Aurélie Tourte will officiate the matches, ensuring a thrilling and fair competition.

250 spectators will have the privilege of attending the event live at the auditorium, while fans worldwide can tune in via Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel and the Roland-Garros YouTube channel starting at 4pm CEST. Viewers can look forward to watching every match live, along with engaging in interactive segments featuring special guests who will delve into passionate discussions about tennis and eTennis, making it an unmissable event for fans of the sport.