Bede Durbidge found a sneaky layback coverup and also a place in Round 3. ASP/Cestari
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The crowd cheered him on but Igor Morais had to take 2nd place in his Round 2 heat against Bede Durbidge. ASP/Cestari
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Peterson Cristanto did his best to oust Jordy Smith by sticking to the rocky lefts but it did not work out for him. ASP/Cestari
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First heat of the day in the rain didn't fase Jordy Smith and he will surf again later today in Round 3. ASP/Cestari
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Round 2 will be starting at 730AM with Jordy Smith VS Peterson Crisanto. ASP/Cestari
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL MAY 18: Alejo Muniz is defeated during round two of the Billabong Pro Rio on May 18, 2011 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.(Photo by Scholtz/ASP via Getty Images)
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Taylor Knox's (USA) power hacks earned him a well deserved round 1 victory. ASP/ Kirstin
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) smashes an Aproador wall during round 1.. ASP/ Kirstin
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Adriano De Souza (BRA) is cheered on by fellow countrymen as he makes his way up the beach. ASP/ Kirstin
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Daniel Ross (AUS) enjoyed the chunkier conditions taking first place over Adriano De Souza (BRA) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Adriano De Souza (BRA) had the crowd support at Aproador placing second to Daniel Ross (AUS) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Michel Bourez (PYF) will be back to the drawing board for his round 2 heat. ASP/ Kirstin
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Michel Bourez (PYF) was defeated by Chris Davidson (AUS) and Corey Lopez (USA) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Kelly Slater (USA) won his opening heat of the Billabong Pro Rio. ASP/ Kirstin
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Julian Wilson (AUS) placed second behind Kelly Slater (USA) during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Igor Morais (BRA) was relegated to a third place finish during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) defeated Jordy Smith (RSA) and Igor Morais (BRA) to advance directly into round 3. ASP/ Kirstin
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Wildcard Ricardo Santos beat Alejo Muniz into second place but still joins him in Round 2. ASP/Cestari
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Alejo Muniz landed some hell floaters but not enough to earn a place directly in Round 3. ASP/Cestari
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On his last wave Kai Otton did enough to take second but still needs a win in Round 2 to stay in the event. ASP/Cestari
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With a win in Round 1 Adrian Buchan advances directly to Round 3. ASP/Cestari
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Adam Melling fell foul to poor waves and tried everything to avoid Round 2 to no avail. ASP/Cestari
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After six laydays the sun dawned on a Round 1 as the event moved to Arpoador. ASP/Cestari
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The first heat of the event saw some testing conditions as a storm blew in and Bobby Martinez had to accept third place and a spot in Round 2. ASP/Cestari
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Owen Wright waited six days for the opening heat of Round 1 and wasted no time securing his place in Round 3. ASP/Cestari
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All 12 heats of Round 1 ran at Aproador, some in testing conditions others in better but the crowds still flocked to the shore for the spectacle. ASP/Cestari
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Adriano De Souza of Guaruja Sao Paulo, Brasil (pictured) placed second during round 1 of the Billabong Rio Pro in Arpoador, Rio De Janeiro on Tuesday May 17, 2011.De Souza was defeated by Daniel Ross (AUS) and will surf again in round 2.
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Damien Hobgood did one better than his brother and took first place. ASP/Cestari
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Tiago Pires placed third in his Round 1 heat. ASP/Cestari
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CJ Hobgood managed a second in the windy conditions and will need to survive Round 2. ASP/Cestari
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When the wind blows during your heat go Kerrazy. ASP/Cestari
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The barrel was not enough to take Bede into first place. ASP/Cestari
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Jadson knows how to entertain his home fans. ASP/Cestari
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Jadson started with airs and finished with airs but also had barrels in between. ASP/Cestari
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) was on fire during round 1 posting a well deserved 8.00 to place second defeating Joel Parkinson (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin
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Mick Fanning (AUS) posted a convincing round 1 victory over Simao Romea (BRA) and Dusty Payne (HAW). ASP/ Kirstin
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Surfers make their way up the beach at Apoador. ASP/ Kirstin
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Shifting rippable conditions on offer at Apoador. ASP/ Kirstin
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Wild and wooly conditions at Barra Da Tijuca. ASP/ Kirstin
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The beautiful Apoador at sunrise. ASP/ Kirstin
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Carissa Moore (HAW) winner of the Billabong Girls Rio Pro. ASP/ Kirstin
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Alejo Muniz (BRA). ASP/ Kirstin
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He may not be competing today but Adriano de Souza is still at the contest site keeping his fans happy. ASP/Cestari
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Heitor Alves is in the first heat of Round 1 when competition begins. ASP/Cestari
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View from Pedra Boniti. ASP/ Kirstin
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The view from the hang glide launch on Pedra Bonita. ASP/ Kirstin
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Best mates Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning (AUS) lost in conversation. ASP/ Kirstin
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Pat is the only Gudauskas of the trio on the ASP World Tour at the moment and is sure to feed of his brothers recent success as motivation. ASP/Cestari
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The testing conditions of yesterday had dissapeared over night leaving smaller conditions and the men where given the day off as the womens kicked off their event. ASP/Cestari
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Mick Fanning is always in the water come first light no matter which country he is in. ASP/Cestari
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Patrick Gudauskas (USA) keeps a close eye on conditions from the competitors area. ASP/ Kirstin
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Day or night the streets of Rio never sleep. ASP/Cestari
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After six laydays the sun dawned on a Round 1 as the event moved to Arpoador. ASP/Cestari
Photos of 2011 Billabong Rio Pro