A forgotten VCT Masters champion is smashing the competition in China

Nikita “d3ffo” Sudakov, a former duelist for Gambit and M3 Champions, is having a career resurgence in a rather unexpected region for a Russian player: China. The VCT Masters Three Berlin 2021 champion and VALORANT Champions 2021 runner-up played for Gank Gaming at the FGC Invitational Act Two qualifiers from April 5 to 23 and posted outstanding numbers against Chinese teams.

D3ffo picked Jett in 80 percent of his maps during the FGC Invitational Act Two qualifiers, according to VLR.gg, and outplayed most of his opponents, helping Gank Gaming qualify for the main event. The 21-year-old had 252.7 ACS, a 1.23 rating, a 1.39 K/D, 74 percent KAST, 0.93 kills per round, 166.3 ADR, and a +16 in opening duels while playing with the most popular duelist in VALORANT in 12 opportunities at the Chinese tournament, according to VLR.gg.