Professional surfing's desert debut ensued with men's Opening Round action at the Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic. The temperatures were hot and the performances sizzled with excellence. The World No. 1 was toppled, upper echelon held firm, and the final three spots for the 2024 Longboard Championships are on the line as women await their groundbreaking start.
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