If you're eager to showcase your tennis prowess in the virtual arena, Tennis Clash by Wildlife Studios is your chance to shine. Boasting five million monthly players and over 170 million downloads, this popular esports game is set to host the 2025 Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault, organized by the French Tennis Federation (FFT). This thrilling event offers players worldwide an opportunity to compete in qualifiers held in March and April, with the top 8 advancing to the Final Stage in Paris on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum auditorium.
Supported by Renault and Mastercard, the tournament enhances immersion with in-game announcements voiced by the internationally renowned French referee Aurélie Tourte. The special Renault 5 Roland-Garros Series will be prominently featured on loading screens, adding an extra touch of excitement.
The Final Stage introduces a new team-based format, where each team will be led by a French tennis legend acting as captain. Fans can watch the competition unfold either live or via a livestream on Twitch. The €5,000 prize pool will be split between the winner and the runner-up, adding to the stakes of this prestigious event.
Gilles Simon, a longtime commentator and now 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 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 venue. If you believe you have what it takes to join the ranks of tennis greats, you can register for the Open Qualifiers on Tennis Clash, available for free on the App Store and Google Play, with optional in-app purchases.