PRX and Gen.G have formed a friendly rivalry since the beginning of the year. (Photo: Riot Games)

The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2024 Pacific Stage 1 treated fans to a matchup that already felt like a grand final when Singaporean powerhouse Paper Rex (PRX) defeated VCT Pacific Kickoff champions and VCT Masters Madrid runner-up Gen.G, 2-1, in their Week 2 Group Stage match on Saturday (13 April).