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On the other hand, following strong performances in Japan, both Maister and MkLeo were able to overcome some of their demons during the event, with Maister defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} 3-1, his first win on Dabuz since {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}}; and MkLeo defeating {{Sm|Glutonny}} 3-1 and {{Sm|ShinyMark}} 3-0, his first win on the two since {{Trn|Pound 2022}} and {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, respectively. Ironically, MkLeo was ultimately eliminated by Zomba, a player who he had defeated in their last three encounters prior to this event. | On the other hand, following strong performances in Japan, both Maister and MkLeo were able to overcome some of their demons during the event, with Maister defeating {{Sm|Dabuz}} 3-1, his first win on Dabuz since {{Trn|Frostbite 2020}}; and MkLeo defeating {{Sm|Glutonny}} 3-1 and {{Sm|ShinyMark}} 3-0, his first win on the two since {{Trn|Pound 2022}} and {{Trn|Smash Factor 9}}, respectively. Ironically, MkLeo was ultimately eliminated by Zomba, a player who he had defeated in their last three encounters prior to this event. | ||
After entering winner's side | After entering winner's side by placing first in his round robin, Kola entered grand finals defeating MkLeo 3-1, Asimo in a reverse 3-0, and Shuton 3-1. Although he lost the first set of grands to Sparg0 3-1, getting reverse 3-stocked in the final game, Kola was able to defeat him 3-2 in the reset, winning his first major since {{Trn|CEO 2021}} and becoming the lowest-seeded player to win a major invitational, as he was seeded 15th. | ||
==Results== | ==Results== |