North America - After already writing a lengthy playoff preview, I think I'll avoid repeating myself and jump right into the predictions..

Update: Dev, 20ID and mSHIFT advance in dominating fashion!

Predictions:

Wrecked v Team Devastation - MOTW
There's a crucial question about both of these teams that will be answered in these playoffs: were they OVERACHIEVING or UNDERACHIEVING in the regular season? Both teams had some big wins, some puzzling losses, and some close matches that made you think both "hmm, maybe there really is something here" and "wtf?". If you've read the preview, then you know who I'm picking for this match, but let me just say this.. if Dev wasn't my darkhorse this season, REK would have been a great choice too.
REK [2:4] Dev

20ID v Frag Dominant
fragD has been a bit of a dissapointment this season. After a great start by HSE, and a mid-season infusion of talent, the team just doesn't seem to be going anywhere.. just sorta treading water above RA but below the big guns. 20ID, on the other hand, isn't here to play games.. and they'll make quick work of the fraggers, and roll on to face mSHIFT in what might be the biggest match of the playoffs.
20ID [4:1] fragD

makeSHIFT Gaming v Relentless Assault
This one's gonna be quick and painless.. or painfull, depending on your point of view. But one thing's for sure: IT'S BUSINESS.. IT'S BUSINESS TIME! (I promise it's not a RickRoll)
mSHIFT [4:0] RA

CEVO-P TF2 S1 Playoffs - Upper Bracket Quarter-Finals Scores:


GotFrag Brackets can be found on the next page. CEVO's official brackets are here.