Roland-Garros eSeries Final Stage Begins May 24

• The eight finalists for Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault have been revealed.
• Defending champion Alessandro Bianco will compete against seven other finalists on May 24th.
• Two teams, each led by a tennis legend, will be formed from the eight finalists.

Any doubts about the scale of Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault can now be put to rest. The competition drew 515,000 participants from 221 countries, who played 9.5 million Tennis Clash matches for a shot at the Final Stage. Eight players have made it through to what promises to be an unforgettable event. 

Defending 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. These eight competitors will battle it out on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum.

The excitement doesn't end there—this year's format is set to be electrifying. The finalists will be divided into two teams, each captained by a tennis legend. Former ATP world Number 6 Gilles Simon, who was also a finalist last year, will lead one team, while former Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli will guide the other. 

Teams will compete in a series of matches, with the winning sides advancing to the Winner's Bracket. However, eliminated players aren't out of the running just yet—they'll get a second chance in the Loser Bracket. At this stage, the team format dissolves, and players will compete individually for the title of Roland-Garros eSeries champion.

Samuel Etienne, a well-known French personality and Twitch streamer with over a million followers, will host the broadcast. He'll be joined by esports analyst Quento and former Tennis Clash top-ranked player Benny, also known as GP365. The tournament will capture the spirit of Roland-Garros, featuring a replica of the iconic Philippe-Chatrier court and custom player outfits. In addition, respected French umpire Aurélie Tourte will officiate the matches.

The event will welcome 250 live spectators in the auditorium and will be streamed live on Samuel Etienne's Twitch channel and the official Roland-Garros YouTube channel at 4 PM CEST. Viewers can follow every match and enjoy interactive segments, with special guests joining for lively discussions and entertainment centered on tennis and eTennis.