Paper Rex Dominate Team Heretics in Swiss Stage Opener at Masters Toronto 2025
Southeast Asian powerhouse Paper Rex kicked off their Masters Toronto 2025 campaign with a commanding 2–0 victory over Europe’s Team Heretics in the first round of the Swiss Stage. Known for their explosive playstyle, PRX wasted no time sending a clear message to the competition: they are here to win. The match took place on Pearl and Icebox, with scores of 13:1 and 13:9, respectively.
Map Analysis
Pearl saw complete domination from Paper Rex. Their hyper-aggressive setups and near-flawless coordination overwhelmed Heretics from the start. PRX closed out the map 13:1, with f0rsakeN and Jinggg leading the charge. f0rsakeN posted a staggering 18/3/8 KDA on Astra, while Jinggg consistently broke through defensive lines with Raze, achieving a match ACS of 253, over 12% higher than his average over the last six months.
Icebox proved more competitive, but Paper Rex maintained control throughout. Heretics showed brief moments of resistance, but PRX’s composure and mid-round decision-making made the difference. A late surge, backed by strong plays from d4v41 and PatMen, secured the map 13:9, completing the sweep.
Match Context
This was one of the key matches of the opening Swiss Stage round, featuring a clash between Paper Rex, one of the top teams from the Pacific region, and Team Heretics, a respected EMEA contender.
Heading into the match, analysts viewed the teams as evenly matched on paper, but PRX’s discipline and raw mechanical skill quickly tilted the scales. According to vlr.gg and esports.gg, Paper Rex’s early-round confidence on Pearl set the tone, allowing them to snowball into a near-perfect map win.
In the post-match press conference, PRX players described their Pearl performance as feeling “like a scrim,” showcasing just how comfortable and dominant they felt on stage.
Paper Rex22.06.25 13:20Bo53:1
FnaticVCT 2025: Masters Toronto
Wolves Esports21.06.25 12:00Bo51:3FnaticVCT 2025: Masters Toronto
G2 Esports20.06.25 14:40Bo30:2FnaticVCT 2025: Masters TorontoPaper Rex20.06.25 12:00Bo32:0Wolves EsportsVCT 2025: Masters Toronto
Sentinels17.06.25 15:30Bo31:2FnaticVCT 2025: Masters Toronto
Gen.G Esports17.06.25 12:00Bo31:2G2 EsportsFinal Thoughts
Paper Rex’s opening match at Masters Toronto 2025 wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. Their dominant 2–0 performance against Team Heretics highlights their status as a title contender and sets the tone for the rest of their tournament. Meanwhile, Heretics must regroup quickly or risk an early exit. With the Swiss Stage heating up, more fireworks are sure to follow.
Danil Chepil is an expert in the world of esports, having been following the esports scene since 2014. He specializes in Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and VALORANT.
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