For Team Vitality BLAST Open Spring 2026 became an easy walk, the collective did not lose a single map, and the only competitor for Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut for MVP at the event were only his teammates, but all the same his performance turned out to be better by individual indicators.
ZywOo — another trophy
Throughout the whole tournament ZywOo demonstrated exceptional stability and impact on the game, leading the server by many indicators. He became an important driving force of success of Vitality both at the group stage and in the playoffs.
His ability to find first frags, survive in difficult situations and decide key rounds became decisive. In contrast to many other players, ZywOo combined aggression with maximum efficiency, practically not failing a single map.
Statistics of ZywOo at BLAST Open Spring 2026:
- Rating: 7.3
- Kills per round (KPR): 0.85
- Deaths per round (DPR): 0.49
- ADR: 86
- Maps played: 11
These numbers underline his enormous impact — especially the low indicator of deaths, which speaks about smart decisions and control of the situation and of course domination of the team. ZywOo was not simply effective, but maximally reliable in every match.
EVP of the tournament
Although ZywOo unquestionably became MVP, several players also showed an outstanding level of play and were close to individual awards, two of them this is his teammates.
flameZ
- Rating: 7.2
- ADR: 92
- KPR: 0.91
Shahar "flameZ" Shushan carried out one of the best tournaments in his career, stably opening rounds and inflicting a large quantity of damage. His aggressive style gives very much impact for the team.
ropz
- Rating: 7.0
- ADR: 87
- KPR: 0.85
Robin "ropz" Kool once again confirmed the status of one of the most skillful player of the scene. His positioning and game in clutches allowed the team to remain in the game even in difficult situations.
makazze
- Rating: 6.6
- ADR: 86
- KPR: 0.80
Drin "makazze" Shaqiri continued good form from previous tournaments, performing as a stable rifler of Natus Vincere. His contribution was less bright, but very important for the overall result of the team.
Wicadia
- Rating: 6.4
- ADR: 79.46
- KPR: 0.75
Ali "Wicadia" Haydar Yalçın strongly stood out among his team, that also helped Aurora Gaming to take 3–4 place at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, having suffered defeat in the semifinal from Vitality.
BLAST Open Spring 2026 began on March 18, but the playoff stage started on the 27th and finished on the 29th, where six best teams from the group stage competed for the title of champion and the prize in $150,000, which went to Vitality. More detailed information about the event, including schedule, results, news and other, is available by this link.
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