The French surfer from Reunion Island has pulled out of the Margaret River Pro due to the birth of his first child with longtime girlfriend.
Stephanie Gilmore, Italo Ferreira, Sally Fitzgibbons, Caroline Marks, Bronte Macaulay and John John Florence on their current CT ambitions.
The field is as open as ever heading into this year's event, and that's not making your picks any easier.
From ancient Zircon to peak performances (like the 10 from Sebastian Zietz) we mine the rich history of the Margaret River Pro.
Plus, Julian Wilson and Italo Ferreira will each wear the Jeep Leaders' jersey at Margaret River, starting April 11.
A guide to the venue for Stop No. 3 on the Championship Tour, from Main Break to The Box.