With the match between T1 and Bilibili Gaming concluded, the next name to advance to the Quarterfinals is T1 after a dazzling performance from all five members. BLG has yet to determine their fate and they will face a crucial match on October 29. In this decisive match, three teams will definitely be eliminated from the tournament. Therefore, even though teams like T1 and Gen.G have advanced, the final matches of the Swiss round are still of great interest.
Recently, the results of the draw were also determined. Accordingly, in the hands of the male referee who is currently being talked about the most in the League of Legends community worldwide, KT Rolster – Dplus KIA, G2 Esports – BLG, and Fnatic – Weibo Gaming are the three final matchups of the Swiss round in the context of Worlds 2023. All three of these matches will take place on the same day with a BO3 format. Among them, the “LCK Derby” between KT and DK will definitely receive a lot of attention, as one representative from Korea will be lost after this round.
But then, League of Legends fans realized that KT is the most “pitiful” team at Worlds 2023 as they face all names from LPL and LCK. Accordingly, KT has faced BLG, DK, WBG, LNG, and finally returned to face DK in the Swiss round. KT’s “record” is even more tragic than GAM Esports despite the VCS representative having to face two LCK teams. Because, GAM still has a chance to meet two Western teams and secure a victory against Team Liquid.
Since the beginning of the Swiss round, when the draws continuously placed KT against strong opponents, many fans have believed that it was because KT “dared” to choose T1 in the playoffs of the LCK Summer Split last season. Indeed, somehow, ever since the match against T1 in the playoffs, KT has only received unfavorable results. They have gone from being a candidate for the LCK championship to struggling for a regional qualifier, and now they are facing the possibility of an early exit.
But on a positive note, DRX in 2022 also had a spectacular “tower climb” to win the championship. Therefore, many fans hope that KT can also recreate that miracle. But first, they need to win against DK in the upcoming important match before thinking about further ambitions.