The pressure intensified at the Oceanside Pier arena with first eliminations being dealt to the world's best 20 and under competitors. Near-perfection from Brazil's Laura Raupp and North Shore's Shion Crawford upped the ante heading into the Round of 16. Plus, powerful displays from the likes of 2022 World Junior Championships runner-up Levi Slawson and newcomer Keira Buckpitt alongside the likes of Monnojo Yagahi, Zahli Kelly, Harley Walters, and more set up stacked Round of 16 draws. The fight for the 2023 World Junior Titles narrows to just 16 with spots into the Quarterfinals on the line when competition resumes.
