In a heated exchange between the World Champs, De Souza surged ahead of Parko at the Oi Rio Pro.
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Adriano de Souza opens big against Joel Parkinson in the Quarterfinals.
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In a heated exchange between the World Champs, De Souza surged ahead of Parko at the Oi Rio Pro.
Adriano de Souza opens big against Joel Parkinson in the Quarterfinals.
The big South African opened his battle against Julian Wilson with a 9.03.
The 20-year-old Brazilian wildcard becomes the first breakout star of 2017 at the Oi Rio Pro.
In his Round Five battle against powerful Brazilian Wiggolly Dantas, Joel Parkinson took over the lead with this wave.