The Riyadh Masters 2025 journey for Natus Vincere (NAVI) has come to an end. The team was eliminated from the prestigious Dota 2 tournament after a 0:2 defeat against Team Falcons in the quarterfinals of the Elimination Phase.
This result places NAVI in the 9th-12th bracket for the event, securing a $75,000 prize. While the team, featuring players like Bakyt “Zayac” Emilzhanov, undoubtedly aimed for a deeper run, navigating the cutthroat landscape of a top-tier esports tournament is a significant challenge in itself.
Having advanced from this encounter, Team Falcons are now set to continue their campaign in the playoffs. Their next opponent will be Team Liquid, promising another high-stakes match as teams vie for a share of the massive prize pool.
The Riyadh Masters 2025, hosted in Saudi Arabia from July 8th to 19th, gathers 16 of the world`s premier Dota 2 squads. These teams are competing for a total prize pool of $3 million, making every victory and defeat a moment of considerable financial and competitive consequence.
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