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Chinese Teams Drop Every Opening Match at VALORANT Champions Shanghai

All four Chinese teams at VALORANT Champions Shanghai lost their opening matches without winning a single map. TYLOO, EDward Gaming, XLG Esports, and JD Gaming each fell 0-2, while VCT Americas representatives went 4-0. The poor start could weaken home-crowd support as the tournament moves toward eliminations.

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At VALORANT Champions Shanghai, China’s four representatives each began with a 0-2 loss, failing to take a map. TYLOO fell to G2 with a 9-26 round gap; EDward Gaming lost to LOUD at 13-26; XLG Esports, making its Champions debut, was beaten by Karmine Corp 9-26; and JD Gaming dropped an 11-26 result to FUT Esports.

Meanwhile, VCT Americas started perfectly. 100 Thieves, LOUD, NRG, and G2 Esports all won, giving the region a 4-0 opening record. The contrast leaves Chinese sides facing early elimination risk as the Shanghai event progresses.

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The early results could affect local fans, players, and organizers. If Chinese teams exit early, home-crowd energy may fade, potentially reducing attendance and viewership for later rounds. Players may face added pressure, while organizers could see weaker local engagement. Still, international fans and remaining teams may keep the tournament compelling.

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