Dragon Ranger Gaming's run at VCT Masters London ended abruptly Monday after the team dropped back-to-back matches, failing to advance past the group stage. The losses sent the squad packing from the global Valorant tournament earlier than many expected.
The decisive defeats
The exact scores and opponents weren't immediately disclosed, but the two consecutive losses meant Dragon Ranger Gaming couldn't recover in the double-elimination bracket. Teams in the tournament need at least one win to stay alive; the back-to-back losses sealed their fate.
VCT Masters London brings together top Valorant teams from around the world. For Dragon Ranger Gaming, this exit marks an early end to their international campaign. The team had entered the event with hopes of making a deep run but couldn't find the form needed against tough competition.
With their tournament over, Dragon Ranger Gaming will now return home. The loss also affects their chances of qualifying for future VCT events, as performance at Masters tournaments earns circuit points. The team will have to regroup and prepare for upcoming qualifiers if they want to rejoin the global stage later this year.
No statement from the organization or players has been released yet regarding the exit.
