Fnatic stumble again as Gen.G dominate in Masters rematch thriller 

Fnatic, the EMEA Stage 1 champion, suffered a tough opening loss at VALORANT Masters Toronto, falling 2-1 to Pacific’s Gen.G Esports. This marks a repeat of their clash at Masters Shanghai, where Gen.G also triumphed in a tight series. 

The match began on Haven, where both squads showcased elite-level defense. Fnatic’s double-duelist comp gave them an early lead, but Gen.G clawed back with a disciplined Viper-Omen setup. Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom anchored the map with strong site holds, leading Gen.G to a 13-11 comeback win. 

On Split, Fnatic nearly crumbled after a 3-9 defensive half. However, they made history as the first team to steal a pistol round from Gen.G in the tournament. Emir “Alfajer” Beder’s explosive Raze plays helped push the map into overtime, where Fnatic prevailed 14-12. 

The decider, Lotus, saw Gen.G take full control. Kim “t3xture” Na-ra’s precision on Neon shut down Fnatic’s entries. Despite winning both pistol rounds, Fnatic faltered on attack, allowing Gen.G to seal the map 13-6. 

With all four top seeds now in the lower bracket, Fnatic faces elimination against RRQ, while Gen.G advances to face Wolves Esports.