192: Aleksa Telarov is the First Serbian to Top 8 a Grand Prix and Shares the Importance of Humility
Aleksa Telarov is a 7 time National Champion and has appeared in 10 Worlds & World Magic Cup events. At the World Magic Cup he’s made top8, top16, and top32. He took 3rd at the 2015 MOCS and has 3 Grand Prix Top 8 including a win at Grand Prix Madrid 2015. Aleksa lives in Serbia.
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First Set
Guildpact
Favorite Set
Ravnica block
Favorite Card
[draft]Tireless Tracker[/draft]
Early Challenge
Aleksa would play all the tournaments he could. No matter the format. He started drafting and didn’t win for a year.
Breakthrough Moment
GP Vienna – first top 8.
GP Madrid – win.
Worst Magic Moment
Not qualifying for the Pro Tour after GP Milan. Aleksa also had a chain of 6-3 results when to make day two he needed 7-2.
Proudest Magic Moment
Winning GP Madrid.
Best Format
Standard
Biggest Mistake Players Make
Players lack focus. Magic is a demanding game and people don’t realize the commitment it takes to do well.
Parting Guidance
Focus on the important things in life and the rest will fall into place. Be a good person.
Magic Resource
Connect With Aleksa Telarov
Twitter:@AleksaTelarov
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