Although there were several overachievers at TI9, there were also many teams with disappointing performances. Secret might have achieved their highest placing (fourth), but the all-star squad will feel like they fell short of expectations after being the odds-on favorites to lift the Aegis of Champions.<\/p>
PSG.LGD and Vici Gaming will feel similarly. Both are young teams that have the pedigree of champions, but the Aegis still eludes them. Being eliminated never feels good and it had to feel worse in front of their home crowd. It’s unclear if these squads will stick together long enough to contest TI10.<\/p>
Virtus Pro were perhaps the most glaring omission from the top half of the field. Eliminated by Royal Never Give Up, the Russian Major winners lost both series they played on the main stage, culminating in the worst TI showing for this roster. <\/p>
Despite looking promising in the group stage, Natus Vincere lost their best-of-one in the roster\u2019s TI debut. The beanstalk might just have to be shaken up in the CIS region this offseason.<\/p>
Fnatic, an all-star squad assembled from all over Southeast Asia, finished last for the second TI in a row. Individually, the players belong on top teams, but together, they’re a sum less than their parts. Expect the roster to be blown up in the upcoming shuffle.<\/p>
