- Samuel Sanin Ortiz “Sasmis” from Colombia triumphs in Roland-Garros eSeries
- Eighth tournament edition debuts innovative team format
- Naomi Osaka joins Tennis Clash as first real-world character
Wildlife Studios concluded the 2025 Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault for Tennis Clash, naming Colombia’s Samuel Sanin Ortiz “Sasmis” as champion. Thousands watched live on YouTube and Twitch, with hundreds more in attendance, as the eighth edition introduced a team format, challenging eight finalists across two squads of four.
This year’s Tennis Clash event moved beyond traditional singles play, with elite coaches Marion Bartoli, a French tennis icon, and former ATP top 10 player Gilles Simon mentoring the competitors.
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Bartoli guided Hizir Balkanci “Hizir” (Turkey), Randy Van Haele “RSMKN” (Belgium), Omer Feder “Omer” (Israel), and Anyndia Lestari “Anyndia” (Indonesia). Simon coached Adjua Boucher “Renapower” (USA), Samuel Sanin Ortiz “Sasmis” (Colombia), Eugen Mosdir “AreidY” (Germany), and Alessandro Bianco “ΔLEX” (Italy).
The finals showcased a gripping battle between Sasmis (Colombia) and AreidY (Germany), with Sasmis securing victory in four sets (7-10, 10-4, 10-7, 10-3).
“Winning the Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault is a dream come true,” Sasmis said. “I worked hard to qualify and compete, and this victory means everything. The entire experience at Roland-Garros was unforgettable, and I’m already looking forward to next year.”
The event also unveiled Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, as Tennis Clash’s first real-world character.
The Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault has been a premier eTennis event since 2018, with Tennis Clash as its platform since 2022. Catch the action via the official livestream or play Tennis Clash for free on the App Store or Google Play.
