Japan Secures First TFT World Championship Title with Dominant Performance
In an intense battle of the best Teamfight Tactics players from around the world, a Japanese player emerged victorious on the third day of the Runeterra Reforged Set Nine/9.5 World Championship. Title, representing Japan, showcased exceptional skill and strategy, clinching the championship in just four games.
The top eight players from the Runeterra Reforged World Championship competed in a Checkmate format, where a threshold of 20 points determined the winner. Title surpassed this threshold after three games, emerging as the sole contender for the championship in the fourth game. The remaining players had the daunting task of stopping him, but Title’s determination and experience from the Set Seven World Championship propelled him forward.
Title adopted a loss streak strategy early on, opting for the Slayer composition. Despite starting in eighth place, he swiftly climbed the ranks and emerged victorious against Honglian in the final game, securing the Set Nine Worlds trophy for Japan.
Wet Jungler, representing EMEA, secured second place, while NA Wasianiverson claimed the third spot. Both players had a chance to win the championship in the fifth game, had Title not emerged victorious in the fourth. The representatives from China finished fourth to sixth, with Voltariux placing seventh overall. Altenahue from LATAM rounded out the top eight.
Title’s triumph at the TFT World Championship grants Japan an additional World Championship seed for Set 10, solidifying their dominance in the competitive scene.
Overall Standings:
| Rank | Player |
|——|—————–|
| 1 | Title (Japan) |
| 2 | Wet Jungler |
| 3 | NA Wasianiverson|
| 4 | China |
| 5 | China |
| 6 | China |
| 7 | Voltariux |
| 8 | Altenahue (LATAM)|
Source: DOTESPORTS
