Before the 2022 World Championship (Worlds) took place, Gen.G was regarded by many experts as one of the strongest teams. The fact that Gen.G could defeat T1 with a score of 0-3 in the LCK Summer 2022 Finals is enough to explain this.
Furthermore, Gen.G possesses incredibly talented individuals who are considered to fit the strongest playstyle at Worlds 2022. Many experts pointed out that the main gameplay at Worlds 2022 would revolve around the AD Carry position. Meanwhile, Gen.G boasts one of the most outstanding and stable AD Carries named Ruler.
However, as they entered the most intense competitive phase, the weakness in the mental fortitude of Gen.G players began to show. The most notable instance was Chovy, who appeared flustered and made ill-considered moves during the semifinals against DRX. The outcome, as we all saw, was Gen.G’s complete defeat to DRX, resulting in their elimination from the semifinals.
Even in the post-match interview, Chovy expressed to the media that he was very angry with himself for playing so poorly. He also promised fans that he would come back stronger in the next season.
“I am really angry at myself for today’s match. I feel like I played too poorly and could have contributed more to my teammates. All I can say right now is that I will practice more and come back stronger in the next season” – Chovy shared after the match against DRX.
Being eliminated from Worlds 2022 might be the most significant failure of Chovy’s career so far. This player was highly anticipated after winning the LCK championship but could not maintain that form at Worlds. Hopefully, Chovy will not be too disheartened after this defeat and will still deliver outstanding performances for fans in the upcoming 2023 season.