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Favourites flounder as new contenders emerge at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

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The opening day of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has already seen some early upsets, as unlikely underdogs have risen to go 2-0 in Stage 1.

Following a lengthy tech delay, there will be at least one surprising contender to advance straight to Stage 2, while notable names are already fighting for their tournament lives.

As Australia’s sole representative in Counter-Strike’s tentpole tournament, FlyQuest opened its Major campaign against opposition that several members of the community had predicted to go 3-0.

The team kicked off its Major with a surprise 13-10 victory over Brazilian team Legacy.