John John Florence and Gabriel Medina raised the stakes for tour leader Matt Wilkinson with commanding Round One performances at Teahupo'o in the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Stop No. 7 of the Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour.
Kelly Slater had a tough clash with Tahitian local Michel Bourez in Round One.
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John John Florence and Gabriel Medina raised the stakes for tour leader Matt Wilkinson with commanding Round One performances at Teahupo'o in the Billabong Pro Tahiti, Stop No. 7 of the Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour.
Kelly Slater had a tough clash with Tahitian local Michel Bourez in Round One.
King Kelly didn't look so hot during the early part of his Round One heat...Then he got this 9.00.
JJF scored more than one near-perfect ride on the opening day of competition.
Medina dominates his Round One match, keeping his remarkable Teahupo'o streak intact.