Gen.G Sets Another Record at Worlds 2024
The highlight match of Day 3 in the Swiss stage of Worlds 2024 was a rematch of the LCK Summer Finals 2024, between Gen.G and Hanwha Life Esports. Even experts consider this a matchup that heavily emphasizes skill and macro play, showcasing the best of Worlds 2024. In reality, the match was as intense as the League of Legends community had hoped for. The final result was a successful comeback by Gen.G after three tense games, allowing the LCK Summer 2024 runner-up to become the second team after LNG Esports to reach the quarterfinals with a perfect record.
This victory also marked another achievement for Gen.G: They became the first team in many years to reach the quarterfinals of five consecutive Worlds tournaments. This means that Gen.G has not missed any Worlds, and each time they participated, they advanced past the group stage. However, Gen.G fans should not celebrate too soon as the quarterfinals have been a “graveyard” for a key player, superstar Chovy.
Chovy May Be a Problem for Gen.G at Worlds 2024
Throughout the three games against HLE, perhaps only Game 3 saw Chovy truly shine with performances that matched audience expectations. In Game 1, his Ahri had no impact other than… “farming” minions. When Gen.G had a lineup that couldn’t impose its will on the opponents, Chovy was ineffective. This was also evident in the recent LCK Summer Finals, where he was completely “shut down” by Zeka during the laning phase.
Furthermore, fans may recall that the quarterfinals of previous Worlds have always been a significant psychological burden for Chovy. Even when Gen.G had a solid lineup last year, they were eliminated after a 0-3 defeat to Bilibili Gaming, with Chovy being completely outperformed by Yagao. In Chovy’s career, the number “88848” haunts him as he has been eliminated in the quarterfinals four times.
This year, Chovy has perhaps the best opportunity ever to win the Worlds 2024 championship. But if he performs like he did in Games 1 and 2 against HLE, the championship will likely remain an unfulfilled dream for Chovy.