Opening Round: Johanne Defay Returns To Defiant Ways, Bests World Champion Duo

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Current World No. 4 Johanne Defay took control of an all-star Opening Round affair featuring reigning World Champ Caroline Marks and 2x WSL Champion Tyler Wright. Defay moves straight into the Quarterfinals while Marks and Wright will battle in the Elimination Round later today.

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