The highly anticipated Dota 2 tournament, The International 2023, kicked off its playoffs with a thrilling Day 1, offering fans a spectacle of epic battles and unexpected outcomes. Let's dive into the results of the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals.

Team Spirit Triumphs Over Virtus.pro (2-1)

In a nail-biting showdown, Team Spirit (TSpirit) emerged victorious against Virtus.pro (VP) with a score of 2-1. Here's a breakdown of the matches:

Match 1: Team Spirit dominated Virtus.pro in a 33-minute and 25-second clash. Team Spirit's hero picks included Spirit Breaker, Ancient Apparition, Hoodwink, Faceless Void, and Viper. Virtus.pro fielded Lina, Spectre, Pugna, Grimstroke, and Bristleback.

Match 2: Team Spirit continued their winning streak in a marathon match lasting 59 minutes and 31 seconds. They showcased Grimstroke, Tusk, Muerta, Puck, and Dawnbreaker. Virtus.pro countered with Centaur Warrunner, Templar Assassin, Chaos Knight, Invoker, and Phoenix.

Match 3: Team Spirit sealed their victory with a third consecutive win, closing the match in 46 minutes and 51 seconds. Team Spirit's lineup featured Treant Protector, Tidehunter, Dark Willow, Invoker, and Sven, while Virtus.pro fielded Keeper of the Light, Grimstroke, Wraith King, Spectre, and Muerta.

Team Liquid Dominates Talon Esports (2-0)

Team Liquid outshone Talon Esports with a clean sweep of 2-0 in the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals:

Match 1: Team Liquid secured a 40-minute and 18-second win, utilizing Primal Beast, Dark Willow, Enchantress, Dark Seer, and Spectre. Talon Esports, on the other hand, drafted Tidehunter, Nature's Prophet, Morphling, Treant Protector, and Kunkka.

Match 2: Team Liquid's dominance continued as they claimed a second win in a 43-minute and 27-second showdown. Team Liquid drafted Ancient Apparition, Tusk, Luna, Dawnbreaker, and Storm Spirit, while Talon Esports fielded Zeus, Terrorblade, Earthshaker, Phoenix, and Bristleback.

LGD Gaming Overpowers 9Pandas (2-0)

LGD Gaming exhibited their prowess by defeating 9Pandas in the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals with a score of 2-0:

Match 1: LGD Gaming emerged victorious after an intense 64-minute and 41-second battle, deploying a lineup of Dark Willow, Magnus, Treant Protector, Broodmother, and Skywrath Mage. 9Pandas fought valiantly with Outworld Destroyer, Morphling, Elder Titan, Rubick, and Primal Beast.

Match 2: LGD Gaming secured their second win in a shorter 35-minute and 48-second match. They opted for Enchantress, Kunkka, Grimstroke, Spectre, and Night Stalker, while 9Pandas fielded Earthshaker, Ancient Apparition, Alchemist, Centaur Warrunner, and Muerta.

AzureRay Prevails Over nouns (2-0)

AzureRay outshined nouns in the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory:

Match 1: AzureRay secured the win in a 30-minute and 55-second match, utilizing Leshrac, Spectre, Centaur Warrunner, Muerta, and Treant Protector. nouns drafted Skywrath Mage, Enchantress, Phantom Lancer, Tidehunter, and Monkey King.

Match 2: AzureRay continued their success in a 47-minute and 48-second clash with a lineup featuring Puck, Dawnbreaker, Tusk, Grimstroke, and Chaos Knight. nouns' roster included Spirit Breaker, Treant Protector, Dark Willow, Faceless Void, and Keeper of the Light.

Day 1 of The International 2023 Playoffs was a rollercoaster of intense matches and exceptional gameplay, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next round of action-packed battles. Stay tuned for more updates from the world's premier Dota 2 tournament.