Paper Rex Secure Upper Final Spot After Dominant Win Over Sentinels at VCT Masters Toronto 2025

On June 16, 2025, in the upper bracket semifinals of the VCT Masters Toronto playoffs, Pacific powerhouse Paper Rex faced off against the previously undefeated North American team Sentinels. The result was a confident 2-0 victory for PRX, marking the first loss for Sentinels in the tournament.

Map 1 — Split

Paper Rex started on defense and immediately took control of the game. With flawless macro play, sharp rotations, and aggressive picks, PRX left no chance for their opponents, closing the map with a commanding 13-3 score.

Map 2 — Sunset

Sentinels regrouped and delivered a much tighter contest on the second map. The battle was intense, with both sides trading rounds. However, clutch plays from Wang ‘Jinggg’ Jing Jie proved decisive, sealing the game 13-11 in favor of Paper Rex.

Key Highlights:

• First defeat for Sentinels in the tournament;
• Paper Rex displayed strategic dominance, especially on Split;
• Jinggg delivered pivotal clutches on Sunset;
• The Pacific team showed significant growth and composure in the playoffs.

What’s Next?

With this victory, Paper Rex advance to the upper bracket final, where they will face the winner of Wolves Esports vs Gen.G. Sentinels, on the other hand, drop to the lower bracket and must regroup quickly to stay in the competition.

Conclusion

Paper Rex are making a strong case for a spot in the grand final with a statement win over one of the tournament favorites. Their performance was both tactically sharp and mentally resilient. For Sentinels, this loss is a wake-up call — the road ahead won’t be easy, and adjustments are needed fast if they hope to bounce back.

Prize Pool of VCT Masters Toronto 2025

• 1st PlacePrize: $350,000
• VCT Points: 7
• Team: TBD
• 2nd PlacePrize: $200,000
• VCT Points: 5
• Team: TBD
• 3rd PlacePrize: $125,000
• VCT Points: 4
• Team: TBD
• 4th PlacePrize: $75,000
• VCT Points: 3
• Team: TBD
• 5th–6th PlacePrize: $50,000 each
• VCT Points: 2
• Teams: TBD, TBD
• 7th–8th PlacePrize: $35,000 each
• VCT Points: –
• Teams: XLG, TBD
• 9th–10th PlacePrize: $25,000 each
• VCT Points: –
• Teams: Bilibili Gaming, Team Liquid
• 11th–12th PlacePrize: $15,000 each
• VCT Points: –
• Teams: MIBR, Team Heretics

VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 Masters Toronto is a tournament organized by Riot Games. The event will feature 12 top teams from various regions, competing for a $1,000,000 USD prize pool. The tournament will take place in Toronto, Canada, at the Enercare Centre.