Abed’s ongoing curse at The International continues to haunt him, as he once again falls short of victory. Despite being a top-tier mid laner, he has yet to secure a best-of-three series win in the TI playoffs throughout his seven attempts.
| Tournament | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| TI6 | Execration | Eliminated in wildcard qualifications against Escape Gaming |
| TI7 | Digital Chaos | Lost in second round of lower bracket to LGD Gaming |
| TI8 | Fnatic | Early exit with a best-of-one loss to Team Liquid |
| TI9 | Fnatic | Eliminated in first round of lower bracket by Team Secret |
| TI10 | Evil Geniuses (EG) | Stumbled against VG in second round of lower bracket |
| TI11 | Evil Geniuses (EG) | Exited at the same phase after losing to Beastcoast |
| TI12 | Shopify Rebellion | Fell short, losing to TSM in first round of lower bracket |
Abed’s misfortune seems to follow him regardless of the team he plays for. Winning a crucial Dota 2 best-of-three series remains an elusive feat for him. The recent disappointment at TI12 with his long-standing teammates Arteezy, Cr1t, and Fly has sparked rumors of a potential split.
As the roster shuffle approaches, all eyes are on Abed. Despite the curse, he still possesses immense potential and could become the prized gem of a new team. If circumstances align favorably, he may finally break free from the long-standing curse that has plagued his career.
Source: DOTESPORTS
