In the final match of the Quarterfinals of the Worlds 2022, DRX made a spectacular comeback against EDward Gaming. Although earlier, the audience witnessed a tense showdown between Gen.G Esports (Gen.G) and DWG KIA, DRX’s achievement was mentioned more often. This is because one side is the reigning champion of Worlds 2021, while the other has been underestimated since the start of Worlds 2022.
One of the standout players in DRX’s comeback victory against DRX against EDG was Zeka. Although this is his first Worlds appearance, Zeka delivered a performance that exceeded all expectations. Especially in the decisive fifth game, Zeka used the champion Sylas and achieved four consecutive solo kills against Scout – an experienced mid-laner and the reigning champion of Worlds 2021.
With excellent performances against EDG, the DRX players are feeling very confident even though their next opponent will be Gen.G – the reigning LCK Summer 2022 champion and a strong contender for the Worlds 2022 championship. In a recent interview with female reporter Ashley Kang, Zeka expressed this confidence by stating that his performance against Scout was only 80% of his ability.
Zeka stated: “When I realized it was a matchup between Akali and Sylas, I was confident that I would win this duel. As for evaluating my performance, if we had lost, then there would be nothing to say. But we won, so I think that’s only 80% of my ability. And I will use the remaining 20% in the upcoming match.”
In the match against EDG, DRX players had to put in a lot of effort to win. However, the “Dragon X” players will certainly need to prepare even more thoroughly to face a more powerful opponent who knows them well. Gen.G will definitely have more defenses and it will be very difficult for DRX to create another miracle if they do not truly strive.