Rudy Semaan, known in game as SkewMond, is stepping into the global spotlight as he prepares for his first international appearance with G2 Esports at the Mid Season Invitational 2025. For SkewMond, this is not just another tournament. It is the culmination of years of relentless pursuit, a long held dream finally turning into reality. Starting from the Play In stage, G2 will open against FURIA Esports, a matchup that mirrors his own journey with another rising jungler also making his global debut.

The path to this point has not been easy. SkewMond, who has followed the League of Legends global scene since 2016, began his grind in solo queue as a teenager. Reaching the top Challenger rank at the age of sixteen gave him the belief that his potential was more than just a passing thought. From there, it was a matter of dedication and performance. Five years later, he now finds himself at MSI, wearing the G2 jersey on an international stage.

Facing FURIA in the opening match is more than just a test of mechanics. It is a faceoff between two debutants with similar stories, both carrying the weight of expectations and the pressure of opportunity. SkewMond recognizes the symmetry in his duel with FURIA's jungler Tatu, acknowledging the rarity of facing someone else who stands on the same threshold of their global career. Both are determined to leave a strong impression and prove their place among the world’s best.

What makes SkewMond’s arrival so compelling is the humility and perspective he brings with him. He openly refers to G2 as the underdogs, aware that they did not win the LEC and that the community holds muted expectations for their run. But this underdog label is something SkewMond embraces rather than fears. For him, this is fuel. With less pressure comes more room to play freely, to surprise, and to grow into the role he has worked so hard to reach.

He draws confidence not only from personal resolve but also from recent practice results. While he cannot reveal specific outcomes, SkewMond believes EMEA teams are bringing creativity that rivals, and in some cases surpasses, their Asian counterparts. European drafts, long known for unpredictability, remain a strength. G2 has often weaponized surprising champion picks to great effect, and this year is shaping up to be no different.

Patch 13.25 also adds a new layer of intrigue. With its meta shift, previously overlooked champions like Fiddlesticks and Rammus are making a quiet return, while SkewMond hints at picks like Nidalee being viable. But it is Nunu, his comfort champion, that he most hopes to bring out on the MSI stage. A pick that means more to him than just strategy, Nunu represents the starting point of his identity as a player.

Looking ahead, G2's road through Play Ins will not be easy. Should they beat FURIA, their next challenge will come from either Bilibili Gaming or GAM Esports, two formidable rosters. Yet rather than see it as an obstacle, SkewMond views this climb as a chance to earn their spot in the main event. Beating teams of this caliber would only reaffirm that they belong among the elite.

For now, SkewMond is focused on leaving MSI with no regrets. Every moment, every match, is an opportunity to honor the years he spent preparing for this. He does not just want to compete. He wants to make this chapter matter. And as G2 takes the stage with a mix of legacy and fresh energy, fans may witness the beginning of a new star in the making.

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