The next generation of women continued to strike on Day 2. Sierra Kerr notched her first momentous heat win in 2023 and newcomer Nyxie Ryan overtook the Queen of Snapper, eight-time champ Stephanie Gilmore, in the dying minutes as both moved into the Round of 16. For the men, top-seeded competitors set the standard with strong showings from the CT's current World No. 1 Joao Chianca and former Rookie of the Year Samuel Pupo. The Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro presented by by GWM is just starting to heat up
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