Are you ready to showcase your tennis prowess in the virtual realm? Tennis Clash, the popular esports game from Wildlife Studios, with its impressive 5 million monthly players and 170 million downloads, is your stage. The game is set to host the 2025 edition of the Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault, organized by the French Tennis Federation (FFT). This exciting event offers players a golden opportunity to qualify for the Final Stage in Paris, where the top 8 competitors will face off on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum auditorium. The journey to the finals kicks off with three qualifying stages in March and April, open to players worldwide.
Supported by Renault and Mastercard, the tournament promises an immersive experience, complete with in-game announcements voiced by the renowned French referee, Aurélie Tourte. Additionally, the special Renault 5 Roland-Garros Series will take center stage on the loading screens, enhancing the event's atmosphere.
This year, the Final Stage introduces an innovative team-based format, with each team led by a French tennis legend as captain. Fans can enjoy the competition either live at the venue or through a livestream on Twitch. The stakes are high, with a €5,000 prize pool to be split between the winner and the runner-up.
Gilles Simon, a longtime commentator and now a team captain, expressed his enthusiasm: "Being part of this Final Stage - whether as a consultant, player, or now as a team captain - is always a huge honor 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 privilege of competing at the iconic Roland-Garros. If you believe you have what it takes to compete among tennis legends, you can register for one of the Open Qualifiers on Tennis Clash, available for free-to-play on the App Store or Google Play, with optional in-app purchases.