Tennis Clash will host the 2025 edition of the Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault - and you too can throw your hat into the ring

Tennis Clash is thrilled to announce the return of the Roland-Garros eSeries in 2025! This year's tournament introduces an exciting team-based format for the final stage, featuring legendary French tennis players as team captains.

A substantial €5,000 prize pool awaits the top two competitors. All qualifiers will have the unique opportunity to compete at the prestigious Roland-Garros stadium itself.

Prove your virtual tennis prowess in Tennis Clash, the wildly popular esports game from Wildlife Studios, boasting 5 million monthly players and over 170 million downloads. Compete for a coveted spot in the Final Stage in Paris. The top 8 players will clash on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum auditorium, following qualifying rounds in March and April.

The tournament, sponsored by Renault and Mastercard, will immerse players in the Roland-Garros atmosphere, complete with in-game announcements by renowned French referee Aurélie Tourte and loading screens showcasing the Renault 5 Roland-Garros Series.

This innovative team-based Final Stage will pair each team with a celebrated French tennis icon as captain. Spectators can enjoy the live event in person or via Twitch livestream. The €5,000 prize will be shared between the champion and runner-up.

"It's an incredible honor to be a part of this Final Stage, whether as a consultant, player, or now as a team captain," shares Gilles Simon, veteran commentator and team captain. "I'm incredibly enthusiastic about this new format and confident my years of experience will give my team a significant edge."

All qualifiers earn a trip to Roland-Garros to compete. Think you have what it takes? Register for the Open Qualifiers on Tennis Clash (available on the App Store and Google Play). It's free to play, with in-app purchases available.