VCT Masters Toronto Playoffs are already off to an intense start, with two of the most expected teams, Fnatic and RRQ, ending up in the lower bracket after tough losses. It wasn’t the opening they were hoping for. On the other hand, Gen.G and Wolves came in sharp and managed to take control of their matches from early on.
Gen.G Does It Again Against Fnatic
There’s something about Gen.G and Fnatic meeting on LAN that always leads to fireworks. And once again, Gen.G got the better of the European squad. In a close 2-1 match, the Korean roster showed why they’re one of the favorites right now.
The first map, Haven, was very back and forth. Fnatic used double-duelist and started strong, but Gen.G adjusted quickly. With key plays from Munchkin and excellent reads, Gen.G managed to close it 13-11. Their timing on site hits and ability to win thrifty rounds made a big difference.
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Fnatic is not backing down, though. On Split, even after falling behind 3-9 in the first half, they mounted a strong comeback. Alfajer really stepped up on Raze, pulling Fnatic back into the match with clean entries and clutch utility. The map went to overtime and Fnatic took it 14-12.
It all came down to Sunset, but Fnatic couldn’t keep the momentum. Gen.G played near-perfect Valorant. t3xture got 16 kills just in the first half alone. Fnatic’s B site defense didn’t work out, and Gen.G picked them apart. The map ended 13-6, with Gen.G clearly in control from start to end.
Over the series, t3xture collected 60 kills and Munchkin had 47. The two were a constant threat and made Fnatic look uncomfortable. With this win, Gen.G is now going to face Wolves Esports in the next round.
Wolves Stun RRQ With 2-0 Victory
Earlier in the day, Wolves Esports also pulled off what many would call an upset, defeating Pacific #1 RRQ in straight maps. Not only did they beat them, but the strategies Wolves showed were very different than expected.
On Ascent, Wolves brought Deadlock and Iso into the comp. That caught RRQ off guard completely. SiuFatBB delivered some standout moments, including a clutch 1v3 that turned the tide. RRQ had some good rounds but didn’t manage to crack the defense. Wolves secured the map 13-11, with a steady performance across the board.
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Icebox was next, and RRQ looked better at the beginning. They led 6-2, showing improved coordination. But once again, it slipped. SiuFatBB made another clutch — this time defusing the spike with 0.09 seconds left. That moment shifted the game again. Juicy then took over, with constant opening kills on attack and strong map control. Wolves closed it 13-8 and took the series.
Juicy finished with 40 kills and a 1.24 rating. His impact across both maps helped Wolves build momentum and confidence. They’ve now become one of the dark horse teams of the tournament.
Do or Die for Fnatic and RRQ
With both Fnatic and RRQ in the lower bracket, one of them is going home earlier than most expected. For two teams who dominated their regional leagues, this result is far from ideal.
June 15 Matches – Elimination Round:
- G2 Esports vs. XLG Esports – 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST / 6 PM BST
- RRQ vs. Fnatic – 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 9 PM BST
June 16 – Upper Bracket Semifinals:
- Rex vs. Sentinels – 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST / 6 PM BST
- PaperWolves Esports vs. Gen.G – 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 9 PM BST
Matches are streamed live on official VALORANT Twitch and YouTube channels.
Gen.G is showing that they’re not just consistent but always improving. Wolves, meanwhile, are bringing fresh strategies and fearless plays that are catching teams off guard. As for RRQ and Fnatic, their lower bracket clash is one of the biggest storylines now. Whoever loses is out, and that will definitely shake the tournament.
