Ahead of the LEC Summer Finals in Madrid, we caught up with G2’s rookie jungler Rudy “SkewMond” Semaan to talk about his expectations for the big weekend and how the team has grown throughout the year. And while an impressive Summer Split wasn’t enough for him to win the Rookie of the Year, which went to Caliste from KC, he has the chance to lift a different trophy: The LEC Summer Split Trophy.
Watch the full interview here or read the article below.
Ready for the LEC Finals
For Skewmond, the goal going into Madrid could not be clearer: winning the Summer Split title. After finishing second in both the Winter and Spring Finals, he knows how much a victory would mean for this G2 roster.
“Obviously the expectation is to win this time around. We’ve learned a lot throughout the year and now we have the experience to bring the trophy home.”
Coming from the upper bracket gives G2 a direct ticket to the final, but it also creates challenges when it comes to preparation.
“You don’t know who you’re playing against, and you don’t get a warm-up game on stage the day before. We just focus on ourselves and make sure our own plan makes sense.”
When asked which opponent he’d most like to face, Skewmond pointed to MKOI.
“They’re a strong team, and playing them in Madrid would be amazing. They have a lot of fans, and taking revenge for last split would be really cool.”
For the rookie, lifting the Summer trophy would be more than just another G2 success story.
“As a rookie joining G2, it would suck not to win anything. If we win, it proves that I’ve improved and that I deserve to be here.
G2’s growth over the year
While G2’s trophy cabinet is already stacked, Skewmond stresses how important Summer Split feels for this iteration of the team. Losing two straight finals has been tough, but also a valuable learning experience.
“With every final and international tournament we’ve drawn good conclusions. We’ve gathered a lot of experience and we’re more confident now.
That progress has also been personal. Skewmond admits his individual performances were shaky early on, but he feels he has turned a corner.
“In winter and spring I didn’t really show my best, but this split I’m proud of what I’ve done. Playing with experienced teammates and staff has taught me a lot, both inside and outside the game.”
Looking ahead, he believes this growth puts G2 in a strong position not only for the LEC Finals, but also for Worlds.
“We’re more aligned as a team, we know what we want to do, and we’re confident. I think this final will show a different G2 than the last two.”
The LEC Summer Split Finals kick off today at 17:00 CEST, with G2 taking on the home team of MKOI in Madrid at the Caja Mágica.
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