Scotland’s Brad Zellman made history by becoming the first-ever Wimbledon Esports Champion in the TopSpin 2K25 eChamps tournament.
Zellman secured the title with an impressive straight-sets (4-3, 4-3, 4-0) win over Italy’s Pio Cesarano, marking a major moment in the world of Tennis eSports.
As a reward for his victory, Zellman took home a gold-plated PlayStation 5, with his name etched on it, along with an all-expenses paid trip to the 2025 Gentlemen’s Singles Final.
The tournament was hosted by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), widely known for organizing the prestigious Wimbledon tennis championships.
Chris Clements, Digital Product Lead at Wimbledon AELTC explains the importance of the event, stating:
“What we are doing with eSports perfectly complements and works really well alongside tennis… gaming will definitely be part of our future strategy and ultimately gets more people with the sport of tennis which is a positive.”
The Wimbledon eChamps tournament ran from July, attracting thousands of participants from five countries in Europe, as well as North America, covering the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and the US.
The LAN finals took place in Wimbledon’s world-class Media Theatre on Thursday, September 12th.
The event was sponsored by American Express and produced by BLAST, a leading name in organizing global eSports events.
What is TopSpin 2K25?
TopSpin 2K25 is the latest installment in a long-running series of tennis simulation games. Launched earlier this year, the game offers players the chance to compete on various surfaces, including grass, hard, and clay courts.
How Did the Finale Unfold?
In the finals, finalists competed in a seeded knockout tournament, with each match comprising a best of three.
8 Finalists include:
- Two Scottish brothers Brad and Gareth Zellman of Dunfermline
- Jules Garouste and Lucas Doineau of France
- Pio Cesarano and Christian Lopez representing Italy
- Diego Santana and Andrew Schuyler from North American qualifiers
The matches were fast-paced and lasted around 30 minutes.
This historic tournament has set the stage for future eSports competitions under the Wimbledon brand, marking an exciting development in both the gaming and tennis worlds.
You can re-watch the game on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok.
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