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

If you thought the Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault wasn't one of the biggest eSport tournaments around, think again. A staggering 515,000 players from 221 countries battled it out in 9.5 million Tennis Clash matches, all vying for a spot in the Final Stage. And now, the cream of the crop has risen to the top—eight finalists ready to make history.

Reigning champion Alessandro Bianco and the first Open Qualifier winner Hizir Balkanci will be joined by formidable competitors Anyndia Lestari, Omer Feder, Adjua Thembisa Boucher, Eugen Mosdir, Bartu Yildirim, and Samuel Sanin Ortiz. Mark your calendars for May 24th, as they'll clash in an unforgettable showdown at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum.

This year's tournament format is set to electrify fans. The eight finalists will be divided into two teams, each led by a tennis legend. Gilles Simon, a former ATP world Number 6 and one of last year's finalists, will captain one team, while former Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli will lead the other. Expect thrilling matches as these teams compete in a series of head-to-head battles, with the victors advancing to the Winner Bracket. But the excitement doesn't end there—the eliminated players will get a second chance in the Loser Bracket, where the teams dissolve, and it's every player for themselves until one emerges as the Roland-Garros eSeries champion.

Adding to the spectacle, Samuel Etienne, a renowned French personality and Twitch streamer with over 1 million followers, will keep viewers glued to their screens. He'll be joined by esports expert Quento and former Tennis Clash number 1 Benny, aka GP365. The tournament will be a true homage to 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 gripping matches.

250 lucky spectators will witness the action live at the auditorium, while the rest of the world can tune in via Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel and the Roland-Garros YouTube channel at 4pm CEST. Don't miss out on watching every intense match and enjoying interactive segments, where special guests will dive into passionate discussions and share fun insights into the worlds of tennis and eTennis.