Are you ready to showcase your tennis prowess in the virtual arena? Tennis Clash, the popular esports game from Wildlife Studio with five million monthly players and over 170 million downloads, is your chance to shine. The game is set to host the 2025 edition of the Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault, organized by the French Tennis Federation (FFT).
Players from around the globe will compete for a spot in the thrilling Final Stage in Paris, scheduled for May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum auditorium. This follows three qualifying stages in March and April, where competitors will vie for their chance to advance.
The tournament, supported by partners Renault and Mastercard, will enhance immersion with in-game announcements voiced by the renowned French referee Aurélie Tourte. Special loading screens will feature the Renault 5 Roland-Garros Series, adding to the event's allure.
This year introduces an exciting team-based format for the Final Stage, where each team will be led by a French tennis legend as captain. Fans can watch the competition unfold live at the venue or via a livestream on Twitch. The €5,000 prize pool will be shared between the winner and the runner-up, making the stakes higher than ever.
Gilles Simon, a longtime commentator and now a team captain, shared his enthusiasm: "Being part of this Final Stage - whether as a consultant, player, or now as a team captain - is always a huge honour for me. I am very excited about this new competition format and determined to prove to the other captain that my years of experience in the game will give my team a real advantage."
All qualifiers will have the unique opportunity to compete at the iconic Roland-Garros. If you believe you have what it takes to join the ranks of tennis greats, register for one of the Open Qualifiers on Tennis Clash, available for free on the App Store and Google Play, with in-app purchases available.