Billabong Rio Pro
Billabong Rio Pro
Billabong Rio Pro
Bede Durbidge found a sneaky layback coverup and also a place in Round 3. ASP/Cestari
The crowd cheered him on but Igor Morais had to take 2nd place in his Round 2 heat against Bede Durbidge. ASP/Cestari
Peterson Cristanto did his best to oust Jordy Smith by sticking to the rocky lefts but it did not work out for him. ASP/Cestari
First heat of the day in the rain didn't fase Jordy Smith and he will surf again later today in Round 3. ASP/Cestari
Round 2 will be starting at 730AM with Jordy Smith VS Peterson Crisanto. ASP/Cestari
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL MAY 18: Alejo Muniz is defeated during round two of the Billabong Pro Rio on May 18, 2011 in Rio De Janeiro,
Taylor Knox's (USA) power hacks earned him a well deserved round 1 victory. ASP/ Kirstin
Matt Wilkinson (AUS) smashes an Aproador wall during round 1.. ASP/ Kirstin
Adriano De Souza (BRA) is cheered on by fellow countrymen as he makes his way up the beach. ASP/ Kirstin
Daniel Ross (AUS) enjoyed the chunkier conditions taking first place over Adriano De Souza (BRA) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
Adriano De Souza (BRA) had the crowd support at Aproador placing second to Daniel Ross (AUS) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
Michel Bourez (PYF) will be back to the drawing board for his round 2 heat. ASP/ Kirstin
Michel Bourez (PYF) was defeated by Chris Davidson (AUS) and Corey Lopez (USA) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
Kelly Slater (USA) won his opening heat of the Billabong Pro Rio. ASP/ Kirstin
Julian Wilson (AUS) placed second behind Kelly Slater (USA) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
Igor Morais (BRA) was relegated to a third place finish during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
Patrick Gudauskas (USA) defeated Jordy Smith (RSA) and Igor Morais (BRA) to advance directly into round 3. ASP/ Kirstin
Wildcard Ricardo Santos beat Alejo Muniz into second place but still joins him in Round 2. ASP/Cestari