Raoni Monteiro (BRA) did his best to continue the winning form he found against Slater but Flores got the better of him.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Joel Parkinson (AUS) right on track to gaining points over his rivals in the World Title chase.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Jeremy Flores (FRA) won the final heat of Round 5 against Raoni Monteiro (BRA).
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Josh Kerr (AUS) loves thick barrels but the love affair ended in the Quarter Finals against Gabriel Medina (BRA).
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Adriano De Souza (BRA) threads his way into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Owen Wright (AUS) dominated his round three heat to advance into round four. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kelly Slater (USA) wipes out during the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
8 of 80
Raoni Monteiro (BRA) caused a massive upset eliminating 11x ASP World Champion Kelly Slater from the event. ASP/ Kirstin
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Morning Day and Night everyone wants a photo of Kelly Slater (USA). ASP / Cestari
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On top of surfing with a few stitches in his heel CJ Hobgood (USA) had to contend with Adrian Buchan (AUS) using his priority to from two storys up. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Fishing boats grounded on a stormy day in Peniche. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
12 of 80
Kelly Slater (USA) put on a brave face while discussing the consequences of loosing in Round 3. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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With Slater eliminated Mick Fanning (AUS) is keeping a beady eye on Joel Parkinson and the ratings. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Defending Champ Adriano de Souza (BRA) remains on track to defend his title with a Quarter Final berth. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Adrian Buchan (AUS) rotating in Round 4. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Mick Fanning (AUS). ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) faces Josh Kerr (AUS) in the first Quarter Final. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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John John Florence (HAW) celebrated his 20th birthday by advancing into the Quarters. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Kolohe Andino (USA) boosted one of the biggest airs of the event in the no-looser Round 4. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Mick Fanning (AUS) came close to reaching the Quarter Finals. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Like a silent ninja Raoni Monteiro (BRA) arrived unassuming before his heat with Kelly Slater (USA). ASP / Cestari
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Kelly Slater (USA) watching the lineup for a consistent peak to sit on. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Kolohe Andino (USA) on a speed run. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Joel Parkinson (AUS) riding a little froth monster en route to Round 4. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Dusty Payne (HAW). ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Josh Kerr (AUS) tucking into the fruit of the ocean. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Kolohe Andino (USA) started the upsets rolling with an early morning defeat over Taj Burrow (AUS). ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz/ ASP Handout
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Ace Buchan (AUS) pre heat board prep. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz/ ASP Handout
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Kolohe Andino (USA) just a kid messing around in the locker room. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Was this the predicted storm arriving over Lagide. ASP / Cestari
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Fredrico Morais Portugal
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Gabriel Medina's Family watch form the beach as Brett Simpson (USA) performs a last minute attempt and keeping his Rip Curl Pro hopes alive.
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Travis Logie (ZAF) relegated to equal 17th place. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Clean offshore conditions. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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John John Florence (HAW) took to the air to defeat Travis Logie (ZAF). ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) enjoying family support at this year's Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kolohe Andino (USA) upset the crowd by defeating local favorite, the Portuguese Tiger Tiago Pires (PRT). ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Peniche waited 8-hours for the final four heats of Round 2 and when it finally ran they were treated to some classic Supertubos conditions. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Damien Hobgood (USA) can now include getting barreld with fish on is CV. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Travis Logie (ZAF) keeps the South African flag flying after defeating Damien Hobgood (USA) with some clean tube riding. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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The ocean threw everything it could at Damien Hobgood (USA), including fish in the barrel but he is out after Round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Brett Simpson (USA) defeated Matt Wilkinson (AUS) when Round 2 resumed. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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It was little chilly for the close to evening heats. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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The crowd is always behind Gabriel Medina (BRA). ASP / Cestari
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Gabriel Medina (BRA) getting congratulated for another heat win. ASP / Cestari
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Air for air Brett Simpson (USA) did his best against Medina. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Brett Simpson (USA) was one 7 point ride short of defeating Gabriel Medina. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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John John Florence (HAW) into Round 4. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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For something a little different Gabriel Medina (BRA) did a floater over the section. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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John John Florence (HAW) is one the most well rounded surfers on tour, give him proper Supertubos and he will weave his way through the barrel. Give him small conditions and sky is the limit. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Adrian Buchan (AUS) relegated to round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Julian Wilson (AUS) edged out local star Tiago PIres (PRT) to march into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Fans and Tiago alike claim his high scoring ride. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Adrian Buchan (AUS) takes a Supertubos beating on his first wave of round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Jordy Smith (ZAF) suffered a disappointing round two elimination placing equal 25th. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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The sunrise revealed the imminent rain which began to fall soon after the call was made for a 10am second call. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Tiago Pires (PRT) had an agonising wait for his final score and it came in short of the winning mark. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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After a full work day of waiting the last four heats got underway as the sun set over Supertubos. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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No perfect 10 point rides but happy the watch top class surfing none the less. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) has been working out in Europe. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Half an hour after the Moche Expression Session came to an end the stormy weather returned. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Matt Wilkinson (AUS) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Yadin Nicol (USA) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Adam Melling (AUS) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Alejo Muniz (BRA) Moche Expression Session. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Michel Bourez (PYF) relegated to third place during round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Supertubos delivered for Round 1 and eight heats of Round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Supertubos starting to come alive for the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Supertubos ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Pierre-Valentin Labo placed third during round one. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Damien Hobgood (USA) charging on his forehand. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kelly Slater (USA) advances with ease into round three. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Kelly Slater (USA) setting his line through the chandelier. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Mick Fanning (AUS) thoroughly entertained by Chris Cote and Vaughan Blakey. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Michel Bourez (PYF) ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Yadin Nicol (AUS) up against Owen Wright (AUS) and Bede Durbidge (AUS) in round 1. ASP/ Kirstin
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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All fired up after a Round 1 loss Mick Fanning walks out for a victory in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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The Portuguese supporting their home surfer Tiago Pires. ASP / Cestari
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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Pierre-Valentin Laborde (FRA) gets another go in Round 2. ASP / Cestari
Photos of 2012 Rip Curl Pro Portugal