In a recent statement, donk expressed that there is an added intensity whenever he competes against the Astralis duo of stavn and jabbi, hinting at a history that makes these matchups particularly personal for him.

“I just didn’t understand why he is typing in chat when he is losing 0-2. Bro, you will lose anyway, so why are you typing?”
“Every matchup that I am facing the stavn and jabbi duo, it’s always personal for me because they were typing trash to my best friend.”

This rivalry was further amplified during a recent grand final where tensions were high, showcasing donk’s fierce protective nature for those close to him. Following the triumph at PGL Astana, donk stated, “This championship was to identify issues within our team, and we will refine our strategy ahead of the upcoming Major.”

In donk’s perspective, every victory over the Astralis duo is not just a win for his team but a personal redemption for what transpired in the past.