Billabong Pro Teahupoo
Ricardo Santos (BRA) proved a giant killer reaching the quarterfinals where he was eventually eliminated by Mick Fanning. ASP/ Robertson
Taj Burrow (AUS) was eliminated by wildcard Ricardo Santos (BRA) during round five. ASP/ Robertson
A well claimed 10 point ride.
Medina on his 10 point ride
Jeremy Flores on his 10 point ride.
Both Hobgoods revel here in Tahiti
Extreme weather all day at Teahupoo today
Kieren Perrow (AUS) advanced into round four where he placed third and will surf again in round five. ASP/ Kirstin
Rainbow across the horizon. ASP/ Kirstin
Alejo Muniz (BRA) eliminated during round three. ASP/ Kirstin
Gabriel Medina (BRA) had a dream competition day posting a perfect ten to advance directly into the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin
Gabriel Medina (BRA) wins his heat to advance in round four. ASP/ Kirstin
Perfect Teahupoo. ASP/ Kirstin
John John Florence (HAW) narrowly edged out Brett Simpson. ASP/ Kirstin
John John's Mom out to support her boy. ASP/ Kirstin
Damien Hobgood (USA) advanced into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
Josh Kerr (AUS) picked off one of the bigger waves of the early afternoon to advance into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
Jeremy Flores (FRA) marches through his round three heat enroute to a perfect ten in Round 4. ASP/ Kirstin