'Uncrowned King' selects unchosen hero for TI 2025 as XG dominates Tundra in Winner’s Bracket

Xtreme Gaming made a significant impact at The International 2025, showcasing an outstanding performance as Wang «Ame» Chunyu introduced a surprising Clinkz selection, leading to a decisive 2-0 victory over the reigning champions, Tundra Esports, in the upper bracket quarterfinals.

This win propelled the Chinese team into the semifinals, solidifying their reputation as one of the top contenders for the championship this year. Known as «The Uncrowned King,» Ame proved once more why he is regarded as one of the greatest carries in Dota 2 history.

In the first game, he opted for a familiar hero, Troll Warlord, and put forth another impressive performance. Ame ended with an 8-3-6 score, assisting Xtreme Gaming in overcoming an early deficit in a challenging 55-minute match. The final tally of 23-18 also marked Troll Warlord’s remarkable unbeaten streak at TI 2025 to nine games, establishing this hero as one of the most dependable choices of the tournament.

Ame appears highly focused on achieving his own TI ring.

The second game highlighted Ame’s adventurous spirit. In a surprising move that caught analysts and fans off guard, he became the first player to select Clinkz at TI 2025, a hero that had not been chosen in any of the 108 group stage matches, and the risk paid off. Ame recorded an 8-5-4 performance in a tense 45-minute struggle, securing a 21-16 win that guaranteed Xtreme Gaming’s place in the semifinals.

This result keeps Xtreme Gaming’s undefeated streak alive, marking their fifth consecutive series win in the tournament. Their dominance ensures at least a top-six placement, with earnings nearing $130,000, although their goals clearly lie much higher. They are set to face either PARIVISION or HEROIC in the next round, just two wins away from the grand finals.

Ame’s choice of Clinkz showcased Xtreme Gaming’s confidence and strategic insight. «Picking Clinkz at this point demonstrates they’re not merely playing it safe; they’re advancing the meta,» commented one analyst post-match. Such levels of innovation distinguish true contenders, especially when faced with the highest pressure.

For Xtreme Gaming, this victory not only advances them through the bracket but also serves as a declaration of their intent. By blending Ame’s leading tournament performances with bold drafting decisions, they have emerged as the team most likely to secure the Aegis of Champions. Should Ame maintain his current level of play, fans may finally witness the «Uncrowned King» ascending to his long-awaited throne.