The 2019 World Champ Italo Ferreira put on a powerful backhand display to post a 7.67 and take his Opening Round victory. Ferreira overtook 2023 Rookie of the Year Ian Gentil and rookie startup Jacob Willcox with Gentil having to face the Elimination Round as Ferreira and Gentil slide into the Round of 32.
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