Round 1 of the Billabong Pipe Masters ran in heavy surf on Oahu's North Shore with a fair share of drama. Three of five remaining World Title contenders -- Filipe Toledo (BRA), Adriano de Souza (BRA) and Julian Wilson (AUS) -- were sent to Round 2 (Owen Wright withdrew due to injury), where a loss means instant elimination. World Title experience paid off for Mick Fanning (AUS) and Gabriel Medina (BRA), who advanced directly to Round 3.
Don't miss the continuation of the Billabong Pipe Masters live daily on the World Surf League through December 20.