1. The International 2019 (TI9) marked a significant milestone in the Dota 2 community with its record-breaking prize pool of $30 million, ranking among the highest in the history of eSports tournaments.
2. At TI9, the winning team was poised to take home a staggering $15 million, while the prize money decreased incrementally for the other participating teams, ensuring a highly competitive and engaging event.
3. The tournament adhered to the Dota 2 competitive tradition with a double-elimination format, ensuring fairness and sportingmanship in the matches.
4. In the group stage, teams faced off in a Swiss-system round-robin format, with the top eight advancing to the playoffs and the remaining eight being eliminated.
5. The playoffs followed a double-elimination structure for both the upper and lower brackets, ultimately leading to a clash between the two remaining teams for the championship.
6. TI9 gathered the world's best Dota 2 teams, each showcasing exceptional skill and unique strategic approaches.
7. The participating teams boasted strong lineups, including notable Chinese squads like VG and LGD, whose performances were closely watched.
8. Renowned international teams such as OG and Secret displayed their formidable strength, with their players' experience and tactical acumen being highlights of the competition.
9. Emerging powers like TNC and RNG also joined the fray, adding intrigue to the TI9 spectacle.
10. After intense competition, the eventual champions emerged as the new rulers of the Dota 2 world.
