The world's best got underway on opening day at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro with former World Champs shining, emerging talents breaking through, and a local legend in the form of wildcard Bronte Macaulay shining in solid Main Break conditions. But, with terrific performances came heartbreaking eliminations for those facing the climatic Mid-Season Cut.
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