The Riyadh Masters 2025 Dota 2 tournament saw a significant outcome in its Elimination Phase today as Team Heroic was defeated by Talon Esports, leading to Heroic`s elimination from the competition. The critical match, part of the Round of 16 in the knockout bracket, concluded with a decisive 2-0 victory for the Talon Esports squad.
Heroic`s journey in the prestigious $3 million tournament concludes earlier than they undoubtedly hoped. Their performance places them in the 13th-16th position, for which the team receives a $50,000 prize. While this provides some monetary return, it marks the end of their bid for the much larger sums available deeper in the bracket.
For Talon Esports, this victory signifies successful navigation of the initial knockout challenge and propels them further into contention. Their next opponent in the Riyadh Masters 2025 will be Tundra Esports. This anticipated quarterfinal match is scheduled to take place on July 13th.
The Riyadh Masters 2025 event is currently hosted in Saudi Arabia, running from July 8th to July 19th. The tournament brings together 16 elite Dota 2 teams from around the globe to compete for supremacy and the substantial prize fund.
